| 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 | $36.61 | 8.541% | $39.7369 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.61 | 7.266% | $45.706 | $45.71 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.74 | 12.446% | $222.3507 | $222.35 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.33 | 8.658% | $103.5837 | $103.58 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.32 | 5.574% | $199.8727 | $199.87 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.99 | 8.391% | $167.9952 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.82 | 9.376% | $187.9298 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.42 | $967.1750 | $967.18 | $967.20 | $967.20 | |