| 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 | $36.58 | 7.123% | $39.1856 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.95 | 3.366% | $170.5022 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.37 | 9.641% | $16.8518 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.82 | 9.839% | $9.6878 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.52 | 10.726% | $262.9964 | $263.00 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.57 | 11.808% | $43.1243 | $43.12 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.70 | 10.477% | $89.1549 | $89.15 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.51 | $631.5030 | $631.50 | $631.50 | $631.60 | |