| 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 | $35.29 | 11.850% | $39.4719 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.65 | 7.782% | $82.6149 | $82.61 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.93 | 8.521% | $138.8309 | $138.83 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.77 | 7.616% | $84.7691 | $84.77 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.99 | 6.435% | $113.8748 | $113.87 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.31 | 11.368% | $182.9888 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.58 | 10.843% | $131.4376 | $131.44 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.52 | $773.9880 | $773.98 | $773.95 | $774.00 | |