| 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 | $36.33 | 8.379% | $39.3741 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.96 | 4.577% | $38.6517 | $38.65 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.58 | 5.646% | $129.5009 | $129.50 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.33 | 13.217% | $61.5108 | $61.51 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.90 | 13.365% | $149.5284 | $149.53 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.57 | 8.409% | $126.3724 | $126.37 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.87 | 3.207% | $258.9154 | $258.92 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.54 | $803.8537 | $803.85 | $803.80 | $803.90 | |