| 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 | $37.59 | 5.535% | $39.6706 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.70 | 6.506% | $44.413 | $44.41 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.25 | 3.446% | $216.4608 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.44 | 3.466% | $171.1742 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.96 | 5.717% | $247.3355 | $247.34 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.40 | 9.415% | $188.6315 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.72 | 9.626% | $141.1106 | $141.11 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.06 | $1,048.7962 | $1,048.79 | $1,048.75 | $1,048.80 | |