| 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 | $37.53 | 4.269% | $39.1322 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.30 | 4.241% | $78.4935 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.70 | 6.281% | $236.6878 | $236.69 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.56 | 8.630% | $76.6493 | $76.65 | $76.65 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.40 | 8.415% | $21.0325 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.77 | 10.459% | $102.4728 | $102.47 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.32 | 12.210% | $257.32 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.58 | $811.7881 | $811.78 | $811.80 | $811.70 | |