| 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 | $37.95 | 3.183% | $39.1579 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.43 | 7.534% | $120.9005 | $120.90 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.98 | 6.768% | $174.0105 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.66 | 13.814% | $102.0456 | $102.05 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.80 | 11.172% | $199.8873 | $199.89 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.58 | 5.840% | $265.2139 | $265.21 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.47 | 6.809% | $154.307 | $154.31 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.87 | $1,055.5227 | $1,055.53 | $1,055.50 | $1,055.50 | |