| 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 | $36.65 | 7.758% | $39.4933 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.33 | 3.432% | $83.0869 | $83.09 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.71 | 12.416% | $44.6404 | $44.64 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.41 | 13.521% | $125.3385 | $125.34 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.33 | 4.714% | $94.5882 | $94.59 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.68 | 5.326% | $168.1846 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.55 | 8.436% | $72.1642 | $72.16 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.66 | $627.4961 | $627.49 | $627.55 | $627.50 | |