| 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 | $34.80 | 11.478% | $38.7943 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.87 | 9.660% | $139.1256 | $139.13 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.81 | 9.599% | $19.5196 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.82 | 4.673% | $29.12 | $29.12 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.40 | 8.732% | $145.0485 | $145.05 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.60 | 6.193% | $83.4677 | $83.47 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.38 | 11.289% | $258.6134 | $258.61 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.68 | $713.6891 | $713.69 | $713.65 | $713.60 | |