| 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 | $37.60 | 5.736% | $39.7567 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.98 | 4.810% | $142.5206 | $142.52 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.69 | 12.589% | $28.9241 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.94 | 6.493% | $73.4163 | $73.42 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.91 | 13.149% | $226.1962 | $226.20 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.62 | 8.500% | $225.2677 | $225.27 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.52 | 8.165% | $131.4421 | $131.44 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.26 | $867.5237 | $867.53 | $867.45 | $867.50 | |