| 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 | $34.79 | 13.461% | $39.4731 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.88 | 13.844% | $97.7692 | $97.77 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.80 | 12.735% | $266.9565 | $266.96 | $266.95 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.94 | 10.756% | $186.0036 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.28 | 7.846% | $74.7157 | $74.72 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.29 | 8.548% | $35.0501 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.73 | 8.686% | $255.1186 | $255.12 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.71 | $955.0868 | $955.09 | $955.00 | $955.20 | |