| 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 | $37.54 | 6.148% | $39.848 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.30 | 6.476% | $249.4733 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.29 | 3.242% | $186.135 | $186.14 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.50 | 3.844% | $108.517 | $108.52 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.43 | 7.552% | $197.2826 | $197.28 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.45 | 3.315% | $11.8296 | $11.83 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.98 | 12.727% | $246.8496 | $246.85 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.49 | $1,039.9351 | $1,039.94 | $1,039.95 | $1,039.80 | |