| 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 | $34.97 | 13.766% | $39.784 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.88 | 7.355% | $158.7566 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.83 | 9.355% | $193.3724 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.29 | 4.219% | $16.9773 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.68 | 13.695% | $98.5508 | $98.55 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.95 | 8.765% | $225.0892 | $225.09 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.42 | 12.714% | $126.7131 | $126.71 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.02 | $859.2434 | $859.24 | $859.25 | $859.40 | |