| 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 | $36.90 | 7.500% | $39.6675 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.92 | 5.832% | $223.2209 | $223.22 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.63 | 5.733% | $28.1567 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.80 | 8.449% | $188.4844 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.58 | 9.769% | $52.2281 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.48 | 9.516% | $28.9998 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.54 | 4.294% | $253.9976 | $254.00 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.85 | $814.7550 | $814.76 | $814.75 | $814.80 | |