| 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 | $36.66 | 8.741% | $39.8645 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.94 | 6.645% | $54.325 | $54.33 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.27 | 3.333% | $121.1786 | $121.18 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.63 | 9.618% | $128.9437 | $128.94 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.73 | 3.868% | $132.6706 | $132.67 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.62 | 6.658% | $5.9942 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.33 | 8.842% | $107.0243 | $107.02 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.18 | $590.0009 | $589.99 | $590.00 | $590.00 | |