| 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 | 5.720% | $39.0741 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.26 | 11.462% | $23.6968 | $23.70 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.66 | 11.336% | $40.8158 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.69 | 9.291% | $199.6637 | $199.66 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.84 | 6.295% | $118.8803 | $118.88 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.88 | 13.142% | $30.4126 | $30.41 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.75 | 7.865% | $41.7977 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $455.04 | $494.3410 | $494.34 | $494.30 | $494.40 | |