| 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 | $36.97 | 6.187% | $39.2573 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.75 | 11.553% | $217.2495 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.84 | 5.564% | $108.562 | $108.56 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.41 | 10.388% | $128.5027 | $128.50 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.40 | 6.372% | $28.0822 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.32 | 7.842% | $158.8728 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.75 | 9.681% | $139.0207 | $139.02 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.44 | $819.5472 | $819.54 | $819.50 | $819.60 | |