| 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 | $36.99 | 7.406% | $39.7295 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.82 | 10.725% | $54.0559 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.75 | 13.415% | $101.79 | $101.79 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.83 | 8.820% | $155.4276 | $155.43 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.83 | 8.208% | $258.4332 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.46 | 6.213% | $68.4649 | $68.46 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.25 | 3.862% | $184.0954 | $184.10 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.93 | $861.9965 | $862.00 | $862.05 | $862.00 | |