| 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 | $37.40 | 5.528% | $39.4675 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.74 | 6.540% | $12.5078 | $12.51 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.58 | 8.468% | $228.4119 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.89 | 4.767% | $149.7016 | $149.70 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.28 | 10.460% | $130.6521 | $130.65 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.33 | 10.377% | $25.751 | $25.75 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.25 | 7.211% | $67.811 | $67.81 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.47 | $654.3029 | $654.30 | $654.25 | $654.40 | |