| 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 | $37.69 | 5.125% | $39.6216 | $39.62 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.30 | 5.773% | $227.7293 | $227.73 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.51 | 13.392% | $10.7836 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.56 | 11.350% | $170.9891 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.38 | 9.514% | $52.9829 | $52.98 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.78 | 8.685% | $106.2722 | $106.27 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.91 | 13.121% | $254.4204 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.13 | $862.7991 | $862.79 | $862.80 | $862.80 | |