| 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 | $36.56 | 7.667% | $39.3631 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.74 | 4.114% | $30.9635 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.25 | 13.861% | $33.3043 | $33.30 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.95 | 13.171% | $21.4459 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.54 | 12.303% | $11.8367 | $11.84 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.48 | 7.754% | $142.7525 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.59 | 13.104% | $93.4126 | $93.41 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $340.11 | $373.0786 | $373.07 | $373.05 | $373.10 | |