| 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 | $37.88 | 4.207% | $39.4736 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.71 | 11.153% | $148.6227 | $148.62 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.60 | 7.115% | $132.3941 | $132.39 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.50 | 12.706% | $91.8554 | $91.86 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.83 | 4.344% | $132.3395 | $132.34 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.41 | 9.793% | $26.8005 | $26.80 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.61 | 7.159% | $211.7569 | $211.76 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.54 | $783.2427 | $783.24 | $783.20 | $783.30 | |