| 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 | $36.99 | 5.376% | $38.9786 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.28 | 10.137% | $27.8426 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.98 | 3.492% | $151.0776 | $151.08 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.58 | 12.589% | $77.2135 | $77.21 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.96 | 5.473% | $169.7693 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.26 | 4.571% | $18.049 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.90 | 8.575% | $236.5849 | $236.58 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.95 | $719.5155 | $719.51 | $719.55 | $719.50 | |