| 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 | $36.38 | 8.490% | $39.4687 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.39 | 13.837% | $112.0042 | $112.00 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.45 | 11.401% | $204.3651 | $204.37 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.36 | 8.398% | $148.8955 | $148.90 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.80 | 8.167% | $141.4824 | $141.48 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.81 | 3.716% | $72.4041 | $72.40 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.91 | 3.547% | $138.6598 | $138.66 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.10 | $857.2798 | $857.28 | $857.25 | $857.40 | |