| 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 | $34.73 | 13.728% | $39.4977 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.47 | 4.866% | $27.758 | $27.76 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.60 | 12.755% | $246.4824 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.57 | 13.864% | $58.7197 | $58.72 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.70 | 12.455% | $159.3487 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.33 | 13.717% | $120.9153 | $120.92 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.97 | 8.599% | $184.5857 | $184.59 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.37 | $837.3075 | $837.32 | $837.30 | $837.30 | |