| 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 | $34.42 | 13.787% | $39.1655 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.63 | 7.513% | $142.5945 | $142.59 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.71 | 4.564% | $259.0155 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.97 | 6.783% | $137.718 | $137.72 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.41 | 3.638% | $44.9893 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.75 | 8.222% | $85.2248 | $85.22 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.50 | 4.855% | $207.0886 | $207.09 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.39 | $915.7962 | $915.80 | $915.75 | $915.80 | |