| 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 | $36.75 | 7.380% | $39.4622 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.52 | 13.172% | $235.9863 | $235.99 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.58 | 10.621% | $91.3508 | $91.35 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.54 | 7.186% | $60.603 | $60.60 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.69 | 4.263% | $33.0409 | $33.04 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.72 | 4.301% | $218.7401 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.59 | 7.666% | $158.9042 | $158.90 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.39 | $838.0875 | $838.08 | $838.10 | $838.10 | |