| 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 | $37.40 | 6.596% | $39.8669 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.29 | 11.628% | $68.4168 | $68.42 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.76 | 6.266% | $215.4649 | $215.46 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.95 | 13.449% | $213.2274 | $213.23 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.71 | 7.496% | $52.3613 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.95 | 10.704% | $36.477 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.70 | 10.254% | $8.4896 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.76 | $634.3039 | $634.31 | $634.30 | $634.40 | |