| 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 | $34.95 | 12.324% | $39.2572 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.97 | 3.407% | $8.2415 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.87 | 13.698% | $70.345 | $70.35 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.37 | 4.183% | $221.2534 | $221.25 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.50 | 6.117% | $256.2726 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.34 | 6.333% | $183.2543 | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.76 | 6.355% | $80.5745 | $80.57 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.76 | $859.1985 | $859.19 | $859.15 | $859.30 | |