| 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 | $36.99 | 5.259% | $38.9353 | $38.94 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.62 | 4.112% | $20.4268 | $20.43 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.49 | 10.348% | $137.3722 | $137.37 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.70 | 6.766% | $168.37 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.82 | 9.499% | $246.1757 | $246.18 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.50 | 4.308% | $15.1247 | $15.12 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.85 | 7.266% | $65.2714 | $65.27 | $65.25 | $65.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.97 | $691.6761 | $691.68 | $691.65 | $691.70 | |