| 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 | $36.85 | 6.474% | $39.2357 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.86 | 13.390% | $260.6383 | $260.64 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.79 | 9.840% | $226.0397 | $226.04 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.58 | 8.229% | $15.7798 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.74 | 3.136% | $151.3418 | $151.34 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.29 | 7.368% | $62.5848 | $62.58 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.29 | 12.695% | $56.6743 | $56.67 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.40 | $812.2944 | $812.29 | $812.35 | $812.20 | |