| 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 | $37.40 | 5.793% | $39.5666 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.33 | 11.399% | $21.5334 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.43 | 10.814% | $154.508 | $154.51 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.25 | 5.188% | $198.0164 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.76 | 7.409% | $84.5953 | $84.60 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.97 | 13.504% | $278.0507 | $278.05 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.68 | 10.609% | $135.6951 | $135.70 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.82 | $911.9655 | $911.98 | $911.95 | $912.00 | |