| 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 | $36.33 | 7.246% | $38.9625 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.54 | 7.276% | $59.5811 | $59.58 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.68 | 9.714% | $61.0888 | $61.09 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.39 | 13.278% | $7.2385 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.43 | 8.297% | $115.2605 | $115.26 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.41 | 13.753% | $34.5923 | $34.59 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.84 | 12.765% | $256.9238 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.62 | $573.6475 | $573.64 | $573.65 | $573.70 | |