| 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 | $36.90 | 7.137% | $39.5336 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.95 | 5.227% | $20.9928 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.63 | 7.853% | $135.4957 | $135.50 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.95 | 4.741% | $246.089 | $246.09 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.61 | 10.341% | $113.2209 | $113.22 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.32 | 13.858% | $89.1736 | $89.17 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.89 | 11.300% | $277.0146 | $277.01 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.25 | $921.5202 | $921.51 | $921.50 | $921.50 | |