| 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 | $34.72 | 12.666% | $39.1176 | $39.12 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.84 | 7.694% | $172.1381 | $172.14 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.58 | 7.664% | $168.5803 | $168.58 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.51 | 9.873% | $197.233 | $197.23 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.67 | 6.377% | $7.0953 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.56 | 12.808% | $169.8437 | $169.84 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.99 | 5.270% | $143.1567 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.87 | $897.1647 | $897.17 | $897.20 | $897.10 | |