| 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 | $36.67 | 6.784% | $39.1577 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.91 | 8.214% | $71.3238 | $71.32 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.78 | 8.343% | $263.0351 | $263.04 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.84 | 3.616% | $232.9702 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.35 | 12.748% | $195.4487 | $195.45 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.83 | 5.659% | $79.0646 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.56 | 3.411% | $158.7979 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.94 | $1,039.7980 | $1,039.80 | $1,039.75 | $1,039.80 | |