| 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 | $36.38 | 7.189% | $38.9954 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.79 | 13.153% | $120.8361 | $120.84 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.73 | 12.555% | $281.0836 | $281.08 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.29 | 5.539% | $259.932 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.65 | 9.322% | $236.8461 | $236.85 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.77 | 8.165% | $87.3649 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.86 | 9.516% | $172.882 | $172.88 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.47 | $1,197.9401 | $1,197.94 | $1,198.00 | $1,197.90 | |