| 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 | $37.42 | 6.176% | $39.7311 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.56 | 3.414% | $178.4512 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.62 | 5.414% | $127.1504 | $127.15 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.64 | 13.443% | $196.9824 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.75 | 13.832% | $129.4839 | $129.48 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.48 | 4.716% | $16.21 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.29 | 5.379% | $162.5893 | $162.59 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.76 | $850.5983 | $850.59 | $850.65 | $850.70 | |