| 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 | $36.29 | 9.546% | $39.7542 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.85 | 5.155% | $161.781 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.77 | 7.392% | $259.6416 | $259.64 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.41 | 12.851% | $144.912 | $144.91 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.73 | 13.368% | $135.7355 | $135.74 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.73 | 3.175% | $78.1344 | $78.13 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.81 | 5.829% | $93.9867 | $93.99 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.59 | $913.9454 | $913.94 | $914.00 | $913.90 | |