| 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 | $36.26 | 8.593% | $39.3758 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.32 | 10.248% | $19.095 | $19.10 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.96 | 13.753% | $81.8567 | $81.86 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.30 | 11.692% | $154.47 | $154.47 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.79 | 9.761% | $156.7277 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.37 | 8.728% | $12.3624 | $12.36 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.61 | 10.171% | $55.7575 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $468.61 | $519.6451 | $519.66 | $519.65 | $519.80 | |