| 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 | $36.56 | 8.705% | $39.7425 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.30 | 4.598% | $209.5098 | $209.51 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.61 | 10.321% | $47.0078 | $47.01 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.50 | 6.760% | $97.6854 | $97.69 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.83 | 13.318% | $128.9899 | $128.99 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.67 | 9.516% | $262.477 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.31 | 11.641% | $97.4738 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.78 | $882.8862 | $882.89 | $882.90 | $882.90 | |