| 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 | $37.81 | 5.308% | $39.817 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.48 | 8.291% | $166.205 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.82 | 6.785% | $212.3099 | $212.31 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.45 | 12.224% | $66.7172 | $66.72 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.39 | 8.795% | $231.0697 | $231.07 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.55 | 8.779% | $198.5761 | $198.58 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.40 | 6.110% | $214.7666 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.90 | $1,129.4615 | $1,129.48 | $1,129.40 | $1,129.50 | |