| 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 | $36.86 | 4.569% | $38.5441 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.83 | 5.522% | $142.2753 | $142.28 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.74 | 11.625% | $28.7323 | $28.73 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.86 | 3.370% | $214.8649 | $214.86 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.98 | 5.696% | $259.991 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.34 | 5.532% | $13.0226 | $13.02 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.79 | 6.720% | $141.7135 | $141.71 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.40 | $839.1437 | $839.13 | $839.15 | $839.10 | |