| 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 | 7.449% | $39.4875 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.45 | 7.121% | $142.953 | $142.95 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.27 | 13.503% | $146.7253 | $146.73 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.34 | 11.529% | $43.8755 | $43.88 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.35 | 3.789% | $122.8343 | $122.83 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.50 | 9.242% | $203.7363 | $203.74 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.34 | 6.687% | $148.6577 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.00 | $848.2696 | $848.28 | $848.35 | $848.30 | |