| 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 | $35.88 | 8.809% | $39.0407 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.53 | 7.801% | $42.6137 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.81 | 4.758% | $261.696 | $261.70 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.67 | 6.371% | $14.5409 | $14.54 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.57 | 11.215% | $45.1199 | $45.12 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.61 | 6.839% | $18.8143 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.74 | 6.184% | $257.751 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.81 | $679.5765 | $679.57 | $679.55 | $679.50 | |