| 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 | $37.36 | 5.508% | $39.4178 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.33 | 7.572% | $140.1986 | $140.20 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.58 | 10.663% | $164.4231 | $164.42 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.81 | 11.376% | $78.8653 | $78.87 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.92 | 13.695% | $214.7926 | $214.79 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.59 | 4.225% | $25.6289 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.53 | 6.674% | $8.0326 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.12 | $671.3589 | $671.36 | $671.35 | $671.30 | |