| 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 | $37.81 | 4.538% | $39.5258 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.74 | 6.227% | $84.7054 | $84.71 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.41 | 6.150% | $215.9197 | $215.92 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.84 | 7.278% | $148.9448 | $148.94 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.84 | 5.779% | $203.9842 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.79 | 5.263% | $209.2523 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.54 | 12.740% | $253.1464 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.97 | $1,155.4786 | $1,155.48 | $1,155.50 | $1,155.40 | |