| 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 | $36.96 | 5.498% | $38.9921 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.64 | 4.129% | $25.6574 | $25.66 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.79 | 10.408% | $21.8497 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.67 | 6.317% | $84.7028 | $84.70 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.60 | 7.785% | $9.2695 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.43 | 7.445% | $171.2996 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.29 | 9.412% | $5.7879 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $334.38 | $357.5590 | $357.56 | $357.55 | $357.60 | |