| 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 | $36.75 | 7.443% | $39.4853 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.42 | 10.565% | $73.4373 | $73.44 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.44 | 7.549% | $238.1565 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.70 | 9.627% | $236.4654 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.81 | 11.450% | $237.1767 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.51 | 6.240% | $81.2842 | $81.28 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.39 | 13.439% | $7.2488 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.02 | $913.2542 | $913.27 | $913.30 | $913.30 | |