| 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 | $39.27 | 5.725% | $41.5182 | $41.52 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.33 | 7.576% | $38.0066 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.44 | 10.483% | $13.7441 | $13.74 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.33 | 6.590% | $246.5746 | $246.57 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.31 | 6.153% | $190.3429 | $190.34 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.52 | 12.649% | $113.2348 | $113.23 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.66 | 13.112% | $204.3481 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.86 | $847.7693 | $847.76 | $847.75 | $847.60 | |