| 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 | $35.74 | 9.826% | $39.2518 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.47 | 4.827% | $8.8788 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.95 | 5.698% | $84.5056 | $84.51 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.84 | 11.768% | $266.9467 | $266.95 | $266.95 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.50 | 9.817% | $148.802 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.62 | 10.185% | $132.9051 | $132.91 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.50 | 8.134% | $151.9283 | $151.93 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.62 | $833.2183 | $833.23 | $833.25 | $833.20 | |