| 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 | 5.147% | $39.325 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.36 | 5.430% | $8.8139 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.58 | 7.855% | $210.9428 | $210.94 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.98 | 4.269% | $153.2546 | $153.25 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.85 | 5.861% | $248.6146 | $248.61 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.99 | 5.257% | $102.0888 | $102.09 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.44 | 5.346% | $239.5989 | $239.60 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.60 | $1,002.6386 | $1,002.63 | $1,002.65 | $1,002.60 | |