| 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 | 5.493% | $39.4122 | $39.41 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.65 | 12.353% | $36.6833 | $36.68 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.61 | 7.843% | $238.9909 | $238.99 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.76 | 11.132% | $55.2993 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.79 | 3.494% | $191.2466 | $191.25 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.77 | 6.363% | $49.746 | $49.75 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.79 | 13.146% | $249.8151 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.73 | $861.1934 | $861.20 | $861.20 | $861.10 | |