| 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 | $37.41 | 4.794% | $39.2034 | $39.20 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.33 | 13.260% | $281.2586 | $281.26 | $281.25 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.61 | 6.843% | $17.7466 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.50 | 4.289% | $228.9144 | $228.91 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.96 | 4.463% | $56.3682 | $56.37 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.81 | 8.186% | $36.5777 | $36.58 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.60 | 4.606% | $167.9972 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.22 | $828.0661 | $828.07 | $828.05 | $828.10 | |