| 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 | $36.96 | 6.245% | $39.2682 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.31 | 7.734% | $41.2729 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.44 | 8.737% | $212.5156 | $212.52 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.49 | 12.684% | $207.8907 | $207.89 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.44 | 7.760% | $58.6645 | $58.66 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.30 | 6.604% | $165.556 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.46 | 3.461% | $240.5054 | $240.51 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.40 | $965.6733 | $965.68 | $965.60 | $965.80 | |