| 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 | 5.747% | $39.5494 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.50 | 13.613% | $190.3018 | $190.30 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.71 | 8.152% | $41.8656 | $41.87 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.87 | 5.226% | $120.8731 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.71 | 5.239% | $207.0156 | $207.02 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.77 | 8.768% | $96.5534 | $96.55 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.64 | 8.418% | $205.6039 | $205.60 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.60 | $901.7628 | $901.76 | $901.70 | $901.80 | |