| 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 | $35.54 | 9.663% | $38.9742 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.97 | 11.783% | $70.3898 | $70.39 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.71 | 12.246% | $15.3889 | $15.39 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.47 | 9.283% | $257.3287 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.38 | 13.634% | $194.7459 | $194.75 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.46 | 5.823% | $141.2314 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.48 | 8.783% | $173.4871 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.01 | $891.5460 | $891.55 | $891.60 | $891.50 | |