| 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 | 4.628% | $39.1518 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.58 | 11.509% | $55.2862 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.67 | 4.472% | $25.7732 | $25.77 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.81 | 5.296% | $61.9246 | $61.92 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.55 | 5.489% | $55.4345 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.30 | 6.680% | $15.2552 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.48 | 13.564% | $229.9444 | $229.94 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $439.81 | $482.7699 | $482.76 | $482.75 | $482.80 | |