| 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 | $36.42 | 8.725% | $39.5976 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.48 | 10.809% | $43.7474 | $43.75 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.90 | 4.580% | $123.2998 | $123.30 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.36 | 5.793% | $119.9269 | $119.93 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.36 | 9.865% | $203.6458 | $203.65 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.54 | 13.809% | $98.4903 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.84 | 6.771% | $62.8241 | $62.82 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.90 | $691.5319 | $691.54 | $691.55 | $691.40 | |