| 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 | $35.38 | 10.604% | $39.1317 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.46 | 11.659% | $47.4104 | $47.41 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.66 | 6.238% | $146.2472 | $146.25 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.62 | 6.536% | $34.752 | $34.75 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.60 | 4.195% | $197.5537 | $197.55 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.37 | 7.380% | $177.5743 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.59 | 6.708% | $47.5811 | $47.58 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.68 | $690.2504 | $690.24 | $690.25 | $690.30 | |