| 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 | $34.74 | 12.125% | $38.9522 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.25 | 3.517% | $183.4839 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.44 | 10.235% | $142.6882 | $142.69 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.30 | 7.628% | $131.629 | $131.63 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.35 | 7.654% | $62.8161 | $62.82 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.35 | 11.608% | $229.187 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.25 | 9.718% | $192.2808 | $192.28 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.68 | $981.0372 | $981.04 | $981.10 | $981.10 | |