| 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 | $36.80 | 6.700% | $39.2656 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.96 | 4.302% | $247.154 | $247.15 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.42 | 7.526% | $92.924 | $92.92 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.59 | 12.213% | $93.7988 | $93.80 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.52 | 13.870% | $52.9723 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.77 | 6.600% | $101.0248 | $101.02 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.69 | 13.767% | $87.2479 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.75 | $714.3874 | $714.38 | $714.30 | $714.40 | |