| 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 | $37.74 | 3.755% | $39.1571 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.98 | 10.826% | $25.4678 | $25.47 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.25 | 6.374% | $264.0735 | $264.07 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.71 | 12.406% | $115.4522 | $115.45 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.59 | 11.666% | $25.2253 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.78 | 5.131% | $14.4871 | $14.49 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.26 | 3.505% | $32.3557 | $32.36 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.31 | $516.2187 | $516.23 | $516.20 | $516.40 | |