| 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 | $36.45 | 7.663% | $39.2432 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.85 | 7.562% | $13.8217 | $13.82 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.96 | 3.406% | $16.5036 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.78 | 4.125% | $259.0422 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.41 | 3.154% | $223.2356 | $223.24 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.30 | 11.787% | $270.8599 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.67 | 3.837% | $33.9235 | $33.92 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.42 | $856.6297 | $856.62 | $856.60 | $856.50 | |