| 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 | 5.353% | $39.8761 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.83 | 8.739% | $50.9225 | $50.92 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.32 | 10.430% | $107.4705 | $107.47 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.63 | 12.189% | $269.9604 | $269.96 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.43 | 3.422% | $141.0986 | $141.10 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.99 | 4.235% | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.55 | 13.411% | $220.6411 | $220.64 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.60 | $1,087.4192 | $1,087.42 | $1,087.40 | $1,087.50 | |