| 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 | $36.92 | 7.496% | $39.6875 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.43 | 8.177% | $212.4921 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.74 | 4.326% | $91.5356 | $91.54 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.90 | 11.728% | $169.7148 | $169.71 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.94 | 10.250% | $62.7764 | $62.78 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.57 | 3.322% | $76.014 | $76.01 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.98 | 7.692% | $43.0553 | $43.06 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.48 | $695.2757 | $695.28 | $695.30 | $695.30 | |