| 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 | $38.53 | 3.676% | $39.9464 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.34 | 12.184% | $130.5149 | $130.51 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.92 | 11.540% | $44.5268 | $44.53 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.61 | 8.546% | $156.9684 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.38 | 6.474% | $249.5538 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.38 | 6.256% | $139.5991 | $139.60 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.28 | 3.399% | $83.0087 | $83.01 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.44 | $844.1181 | $844.12 | $844.10 | $844.10 | |