| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $33.70 | 11.350% | $37.525 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.66 | 12.855% | $83.129 | $83.13 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.74 | 6.837% | $39.2519 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.53 | 10.167% | $18.2106 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.37 | 3.515% | $198.0967 | $198.10 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.49 | 3.268% | $61.4341 | $61.43 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.69 | 3.519% | $143.5705 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.18 | $581.2178 | $581.22 | $581.25 | $581.20 | |