| 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 | $37.49 | 6.379% | $39.8815 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.36 | 3.320% | $5.538 | $5.54 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.45 | 9.198% | $78.022 | $78.02 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.67 | 8.864% | $222.8119 | $222.81 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.61 | 6.375% | $246.3751 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.32 | 3.607% | $169.211 | $169.21 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.58 | 8.179% | $204.004 | $204.00 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.48 | $965.8435 | $965.84 | $965.85 | $965.80 | |