| 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 | $36.25 | 8.123% | $39.1946 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.28 | 7.727% | $84.3287 | $84.33 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.61 | 9.381% | $113.3297 | $113.33 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.69 | 9.133% | $98.9727 | $98.97 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.39 | 6.856% | $166.0435 | $166.04 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.38 | 13.790% | $228.0124 | $228.01 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.67 | 11.550% | $239.4644 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.27 | $969.3460 | $969.33 | $969.35 | $969.30 | |