| 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 | $36.87 | 6.199% | $39.1556 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.44 | 7.790% | $128.7444 | $128.74 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.89 | 7.376% | $8.472 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.42 | 11.726% | $63.0358 | $63.04 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.94 | 3.661% | $206.2232 | $206.22 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.61 | 12.666% | $215.8793 | $215.88 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.71 | 9.177% | $85.9332 | $85.93 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.88 | $747.4435 | $747.44 | $747.45 | $747.40 | |