| 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 | $37.86 | 3.683% | $39.2544 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.51 | 9.415% | $122.0087 | $122.01 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.31 | 4.734% | $224.4554 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.46 | 12.777% | $10.6687 | $10.67 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.78 | 11.481% | $63.2989 | $63.30 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.54 | 7.687% | $47.9638 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.93 | 4.849% | $87.9998 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.39 | $595.6497 | $595.65 | $595.60 | $595.80 | |