| 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 | $36.40 | 8.407% | $39.4601 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.53 | 6.614% | $173.2797 | $173.28 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.86 | 8.371% | $104.9682 | $104.97 | $104.95 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.81 | 3.655% | $140.7739 | $140.77 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.43 | 7.527% | $53.1506 | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.71 | 6.749% | $102.1695 | $102.17 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.51 | 8.345% | $230.244 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.25 | $844.0460 | $844.04 | $844.00 | $844.20 | |