| 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 | $37.85 | 5.309% | $39.8595 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.43 | 3.364% | $15.9491 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.42 | 7.688% | $117.8322 | $117.83 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.26 | 9.379% | $222.3238 | $222.32 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.60 | 10.399% | $93.3976 | $93.40 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.66 | 10.397% | $39.3676 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.73 | 4.625% | $10.18 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.95 | $538.9098 | $538.91 | $538.90 | $538.90 | |