| 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 | $34.68 | 13.419% | $39.3337 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.51 | 7.719% | $168.591 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.85 | 10.332% | $175.2624 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.43 | 12.595% | $204.2811 | $204.28 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.45 | 7.212% | $215.9786 | $215.98 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.48 | 3.729% | $208.9932 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.75 | 12.844% | $244.5894 | $244.59 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.15 | $1,257.0294 | $1,257.02 | $1,257.10 | $1,257.10 | |