| 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 | $37.88 | 3.127% | $39.0645 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.95 | 11.431% | $45.631 | $45.63 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.51 | 10.591% | $7.1995 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.91 | 10.816% | $187.1793 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.96 | 12.578% | $149.6837 | $149.68 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.84 | 10.728% | $33.0412 | $33.04 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.57 | 12.672% | $91.9066 | $91.91 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.62 | $553.7058 | $553.70 | $553.75 | $553.70 | |