| 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 | $37.35 | 5.585% | $39.436 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.58 | 4.787% | $239.5221 | $239.52 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.53 | 7.742% | $154.6421 | $154.64 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.33 | 6.850% | $87.9696 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.75 | 5.816% | $74.8648 | $74.86 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.35 | 6.414% | $48.2587 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.84 | 3.659% | $8.1269 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.73 | $652.8202 | $652.82 | $652.80 | $652.80 | |