| 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 | $37.39 | 5.241% | $39.3496 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.73 | 3.557% | $77.3881 | $77.39 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.41 | 8.579% | $11.3031 | $11.30 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.33 | 9.816% | $23.4238 | $23.42 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.80 | 7.299% | $258.376 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.96 | 7.234% | $73.9486 | $73.95 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.38 | 12.620% | $45.476 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.00 | $529.2652 | $529.27 | $529.30 | $529.20 | |