| 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 | $37.33 | 5.597% | $39.4194 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.58 | 5.208% | $75.3079 | $75.31 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.34 | 8.411% | $139.1347 | $139.13 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.83 | 11.149% | $13.1489 | $13.15 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.54 | 13.788% | $217.9495 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.30 | 12.808% | $116.5307 | $116.53 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.53 | 8.769% | $34.2949 | $34.29 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.45 | $635.7860 | $635.78 | $635.80 | $635.60 | |