| 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 | $36.87 | 7.753% | $39.7285 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.36 | 5.663% | $95.4771 | $95.48 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.51 | 7.343% | $38.1175 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.29 | 10.700% | $215.079 | $215.08 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.54 | 10.237% | $214.4551 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.77 | 5.854% | $17.7517 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.27 | 9.417% | $271.6496 | $271.65 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.61 | $892.2585 | $892.27 | $892.30 | $892.30 | |