| 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 | $37.33 | 5.245% | $39.288 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.50 | 4.842% | $102.221 | $102.22 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.90 | 6.694% | $249.5573 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.31 | 13.714% | $117.4779 | $117.48 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.95 | 7.310% | $234.9552 | $234.96 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.25 | 11.723% | $107.5334 | $107.53 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.52 | 3.504% | $16.0638 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.76 | $867.0966 | $867.10 | $867.10 | $867.20 | |