| 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 | $36.81 | 5.813% | $38.9498 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.77 | 5.838% | $142.6379 | $142.64 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.36 | 13.332% | $111.4734 | $111.47 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.58 | 6.637% | $266.1446 | $266.14 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.34 | 8.125% | $92.2739 | $92.27 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.90 | 7.255% | $125.3811 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.64 | 11.581% | $107.8319 | $107.83 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.40 | $884.6926 | $884.68 | $884.70 | $884.60 | |