| 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 | $35.25 | 12.827% | $39.7715 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.97 | 6.393% | $161.6854 | $161.69 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.67 | 13.314% | $151.4668 | $151.47 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.33 | 4.202% | $194.1596 | $194.16 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.65 | 3.284% | $35.7879 | $35.79 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.42 | 13.583% | $278.7554 | $278.76 | $278.75 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.96 | 6.607% | $121.4893 | $121.49 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.25 | $983.1159 | $983.13 | $983.10 | $983.30 | |