| 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 | $37.76 | 5.326% | $39.7711 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.97 | 5.419% | $84.3036 | $84.30 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.34 | 8.499% | $229.3018 | $229.30 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.51 | 5.282% | $179.5163 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.86 | 7.845% | $8.4766 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.88 | 13.788% | $271.8168 | $271.82 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.42 | 10.504% | $251.3082 | $251.31 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.74 | $1,064.4944 | $1,064.50 | $1,064.45 | $1,064.50 | |