| 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 | $38.50 | 3.253% | $39.7524 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.75 | 3.621% | $68.1308 | $68.13 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.88 | 11.535% | $147.0924 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.71 | 4.837% | $113.9683 | $113.97 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.67 | 4.536% | $216.0446 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.84 | 13.210% | $265.8624 | $265.86 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.27 | 7.391% | $28.2116 | $28.21 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.62 | $879.0625 | $879.05 | $879.05 | $879.10 | |