| 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 | $37.87 | 4.332% | $39.5105 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.93 | 6.500% | $39.3305 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.40 | 13.666% | $134.5805 | $134.58 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.36 | 12.156% | $115.9244 | $115.92 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.53 | 9.844% | $216.9749 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.65 | 4.602% | $54.0269 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.32 | 10.361% | $36.7723 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.06 | $637.1200 | $637.11 | $637.10 | $637.10 | |