| 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 | $36.69 | 6.109% | $38.9314 | $38.93 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.64 | 5.119% | $141.5322 | $141.53 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.74 | 9.439% | $217.4991 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.98 | 3.762% | $134.8698 | $134.87 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.46 | 11.555% | $17.2464 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.48 | 5.832% | $97.8734 | $97.87 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.52 | 12.135% | $201.3048 | $201.30 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.51 | $849.2571 | $849.25 | $849.25 | $849.20 | |