| 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 | $36.69 | 8.605% | $39.8472 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.62 | 10.340% | $87.8527 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.27 | 9.761% | $148.4737 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.89 | 5.375% | $242.2466 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.90 | 3.330% | $51.5617 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.87 | 4.513% | $198.4388 | $198.44 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.92 | 7.569% | $174.1757 | $174.18 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.16 | $942.5964 | $942.60 | $942.60 | $942.60 | |