| 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 | $36.52 | 8.217% | $39.5208 | $39.52 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.77 | 12.282% | $72.7251 | $72.73 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.69 | 7.335% | $212.1906 | $212.19 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.88 | 7.145% | $263.4481 | $263.45 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.75 | 12.500% | $223.5938 | $223.59 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.57 | 5.606% | $50.2368 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.68 | 7.404% | $14.6929 | $14.69 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.86 | $876.4081 | $876.41 | $876.45 | $876.30 | |