| 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 | $36.69 | 6.295% | $38.9996 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.70 | 10.477% | $39.4403 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.72 | 13.789% | $87.2989 | $87.30 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.50 | 6.476% | $25.0219 | $25.02 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.98 | 8.302% | $88.786 | $88.79 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.44 | 11.517% | $139.8869 | $139.89 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.96 | 4.855% | $211.7652 | $211.77 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.99 | $631.1988 | $631.21 | $631.20 | $631.20 | |