| 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 | $35.50 | 11.201% | $39.4764 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.62 | 11.734% | $139.2429 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.68 | 9.600% | $112.5373 | $112.54 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.38 | 3.845% | $31.5481 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.35 | 10.455% | $125.2007 | $125.20 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.86 | 4.557% | $230.9246 | $230.92 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.64 | 6.515% | $159.389 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.03 | $838.3190 | $838.32 | $838.35 | $838.20 | |