| 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 | $36.63 | 6.526% | $39.0205 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.80 | 6.436% | $142.4114 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.79 | 12.213% | $249.9993 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.34 | 4.708% | $17.1093 | $17.11 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.68 | 3.282% | $224.8243 | $224.82 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.94 | 4.110% | $131.1161 | $131.12 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.31 | 3.611% | $73.885 | $73.89 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.49 | $878.3659 | $878.37 | $878.30 | $878.30 | |