| 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 | $35.51 | 9.692% | $38.9516 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.26 | 11.841% | $94.2372 | $94.24 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.80 | 13.131% | $65.3897 | $65.39 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.60 | 5.504% | $163.1092 | $163.11 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.71 | 8.613% | $174.552 | $174.55 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.69 | 10.274% | $252.1856 | $252.19 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.36 | 7.254% | $125.8733 | $125.87 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.93 | $914.2986 | $914.30 | $914.30 | $914.40 | |