| 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 | 5.171% | $39.8283 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.97 | 7.844% | $66.8309 | $66.83 | $66.85 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.47 | 9.355% | $258.5918 | $258.59 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.44 | 12.780% | $37.7136 | $37.71 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.76 | 5.658% | $235.3638 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.51 | 9.616% | $194.5794 | $194.58 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.82 | 8.361% | $38.8149 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.84 | $871.7227 | $871.71 | $871.75 | $871.70 | |