| 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 | $36.78 | 7.345% | $39.4815 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.57 | 10.638% | $136.7154 | $136.72 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.43 | 10.836% | $140.13 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.29 | 8.396% | $104.3745 | $104.37 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.57 | 8.482% | $91.7432 | $91.74 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.34 | 4.348% | $56.7027 | $56.70 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.70 | 11.555% | $220.5442 | $220.54 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.68 | $789.6915 | $789.68 | $789.70 | $789.60 | |