| 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 | $34.54 | 12.600% | $38.892 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.31 | 9.811% | $50.8535 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.76 | 13.778% | $71.4071 | $71.41 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.27 | 12.862% | $143.6395 | $143.64 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.29 | 5.595% | $212.5522 | $212.55 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.63 | 12.612% | $24.358 | $24.36 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.75 | 11.678% | $207.4419 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.55 | $749.1442 | $749.14 | $749.15 | $749.20 | |