| 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 | $36.44 | 9.298% | $39.8282 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.56 | 7.660% | $45.8201 | $45.82 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.35 | 9.167% | $130.2908 | $130.29 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.93 | 6.371% | $75.449 | $75.45 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.41 | 9.332% | $237.6987 | $237.70 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.61 | 13.525% | $282.2345 | $282.23 | $282.25 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.55 | 3.250% | $128.5979 | $128.60 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.85 | $939.9192 | $939.92 | $939.95 | $939.80 | |