| 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 | $34.98 | 13.296% | $39.6309 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.46 | 9.116% | $59.4246 | $59.42 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.63 | 8.341% | $16.9337 | $16.93 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.98 | 5.338% | $187.4806 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.96 | 12.325% | $72.9663 | $72.97 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.27 | 7.446% | $132.4487 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.60 | 3.286% | $76.0185 | $76.02 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.88 | $584.9033 | $584.90 | $584.90 | $584.80 | |