| 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 | $37.86 | 5.267% | $39.8541 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.68 | 6.719% | $35.943 | $35.94 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.62 | 11.451% | $172.3255 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.27 | 4.825% | $227.7533 | $227.75 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.61 | 8.174% | $32.0303 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.35 | 6.748% | $78.2997 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.64 | 11.734% | $243.1779 | $243.18 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.03 | $829.3838 | $829.38 | $829.45 | $829.40 | |