| 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 | $37.34 | 6.755% | $39.8623 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.85 | 3.668% | $19.5414 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.53 | 7.811% | $247.4586 | $247.46 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.94 | 4.244% | $106.2663 | $106.27 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.67 | 11.242% | $152.0344 | $152.03 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.43 | 10.523% | $48.0001 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.87 | 12.412% | $189.8301 | $189.83 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.63 | $802.9932 | $802.99 | $803.00 | $803.00 | |