| 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 | $35.47 | 10.436% | $39.1716 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.45 | 9.607% | $93.6592 | $93.66 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.98 | 3.164% | $76.3207 | $76.32 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.41 | 7.766% | $69.4121 | $69.41 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.80 | 10.683% | $160.269 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.80 | 6.473% | $218.0567 | $218.06 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.57 | 9.469% | $211.8991 | $211.90 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.48 | $868.7884 | $868.79 | $868.70 | $868.90 | |