| 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 | $38.34 | 3.489% | $39.6777 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.85 | 7.794% | $257.466 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.88 | 3.178% | $10.194 | $10.19 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.75 | 7.617% | $6.188 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.60 | 6.684% | $187.3371 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.60 | 9.515% | $21.4649 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.29 | 8.177% | $187.4599 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.31 | $709.7876 | $709.79 | $709.80 | $709.90 | |