| 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 | $36.36 | 7.849% | $39.2139 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.54 | 3.628% | $160.1467 | $160.15 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.83 | 13.311% | $99.5211 | $99.52 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.64 | 12.860% | $70.6955 | $70.70 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.33 | 13.562% | $133.2423 | $133.24 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.78 | 3.480% | $252.2635 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.96 | 9.603% | $90.9266 | $90.93 | $90.95 | $90.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.44 | $846.0096 | $846.01 | $846.00 | $845.90 | |