| 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 | $37.29 | 5.699% | $39.4152 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.48 | 7.260% | $16.6038 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.31 | 8.613% | $23.1454 | $23.15 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.43 | 11.535% | $240.2799 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.77 | 4.431% | $21.6903 | $21.69 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.36 | 4.690% | $13.9866 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.79 | 12.555% | $195.6093 | $195.61 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.43 | $550.7305 | $550.74 | $550.75 | $550.70 | |