| 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 | $37.62 | 4.135% | $39.1756 | $39.18 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.69 | 6.604% | $16.7262 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.95 | 9.264% | $175.8604 | $175.86 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.55 | 8.479% | $57.0057 | $57.01 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.35 | 13.260% | $21.9158 | $21.92 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.95 | 4.834% | $149.8602 | $149.86 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.33 | 7.787% | $53.1713 | $53.17 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $478.44 | $513.7152 | $513.73 | $513.70 | $513.80 | |