| 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 | $37.72 | 3.527% | $39.0504 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.60 | 5.843% | $138.231 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.98 | 7.257% | $228.436 | $228.44 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.58 | 13.673% | $258.697 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.90 | 10.392% | $67.2287 | $67.23 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.40 | 4.520% | $103.8929 | $103.89 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.71 | 4.718% | $18.5456 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.89 | $854.0816 | $854.09 | $854.15 | $854.00 | |