| 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 | $37.50 | 6.219% | $39.8321 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.43 | 12.778% | $114.3907 | $114.39 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.67 | 4.276% | $46.5801 | $46.58 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.56 | 9.642% | $78.4598 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.76 | 11.437% | $173.5743 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.58 | 13.485% | $277.5616 | $277.56 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.95 | 8.595% | $149.8068 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.45 | $880.2054 | $880.20 | $880.20 | $880.30 | |