| 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 | $39.99 | 3.490% | $41.3857 | $41.39 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.31 | 7.600% | $73.5016 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.67 | 11.759% | $165.0345 | $165.03 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.94 | 13.502% | $37.3876 | $37.39 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.90 | 4.642% | $26.0559 | $26.06 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.56 | 5.625% | $57.629 | $57.63 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.35 | 6.608% | $201.8622 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.72 | $602.8565 | $602.86 | $602.90 | $602.90 | |