| 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 | $35.81 | 11.501% | $39.9285 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.51 | 5.240% | $95.2527 | $95.25 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.60 | 7.808% | $72.8782 | $72.88 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.38 | 9.462% | $75.9447 | $75.94 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.25 | 8.355% | $176.8895 | $176.89 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.65 | 4.506% | $137.5821 | $137.58 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.96 | 3.129% | $248.4996 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.16 | $846.9753 | $846.97 | $847.05 | $847.00 | |