| 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 | $37.27 | 5.215% | $39.2136 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.32 | 7.142% | $144.9846 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.76 | 12.520% | $71.7428 | $71.74 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.81 | 10.378% | $248.1408 | $248.14 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.31 | 6.202% | $138.3918 | $138.39 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.77 | 7.625% | $85.8525 | $85.85 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.40 | 7.124% | $91.4839 | $91.48 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.64 | $819.8100 | $819.79 | $819.85 | $819.80 | |