| 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 | $37.59 | 5.133% | $39.5195 | $39.52 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.59 | 11.598% | $278.5374 | $278.54 | $278.55 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.85 | 5.472% | $25.1551 | $25.16 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.83 | 13.261% | $271.6339 | $271.63 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.30 | 6.110% | $20.4792 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.33 | 4.108% | $25.3295 | $25.33 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.99 | 11.263% | $47.832 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.48 | $708.4866 | $708.49 | $708.55 | $708.40 | |