| 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 | $37.35 | 5.715% | $39.4846 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.88 | 10.779% | $71.8734 | $71.87 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.97 | 6.197% | $251.655 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.78 | 13.854% | $50.9838 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.96 | 8.602% | $216.0745 | $216.07 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.76 | 8.463% | $159.1803 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.52 | 12.414% | $77.0261 | $77.03 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.22 | $866.2777 | $866.27 | $866.30 | $866.40 | |