| 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 | $36.69 | 8.675% | $39.8729 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.41 | 11.225% | $247.3755 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.62 | 12.412% | $168.1908 | $168.19 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.43 | 4.670% | $152.2216 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.67 | 4.611% | $146.1102 | $146.11 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.51 | 12.216% | $113.9105 | $113.91 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.29 | 13.451% | $8.2706 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.62 | $875.9521 | $875.95 | $875.90 | $876.00 | |