| 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 | $37.99 | 4.815% | $39.8192 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.74 | 7.783% | $6.1867 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.36 | 4.358% | $220.5711 | $220.57 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.85 | 8.505% | $113.7675 | $113.77 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.78 | 10.636% | $53.9682 | $53.97 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.90 | 6.220% | $109.3004 | $109.30 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.66 | 12.439% | $140.1665 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.28 | $683.7796 | $683.79 | $683.70 | $683.90 | |