| 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 | $37.97 | 4.687% | $39.7497 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.78 | 4.179% | $166.4572 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.34 | 3.632% | $217.9795 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.88 | 12.479% | $258.5667 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.33 | 13.495% | $222.8247 | $222.82 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.27 | 6.821% | $170.1338 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.96 | 6.705% | $228.306 | $228.31 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.53 | $1,304.0176 | $1,304.02 | $1,304.00 | $1,304.00 | |