| 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 | $34.82 | 13.191% | $39.4131 | $39.41 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.55 | 6.314% | $84.5728 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.67 | 9.139% | $271.396 | $271.40 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.84 | 12.289% | $40.2444 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.36 | 8.761% | $237.4905 | $237.49 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.81 | 5.468% | $71.5179 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.42 | 13.771% | $91.4946 | $91.49 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.47 | $836.1293 | $836.12 | $836.10 | $836.10 | |