| 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 | $34.74 | 13.642% | $39.4792 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.47 | 12.435% | $58.9946 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.87 | 5.308% | $88.3218 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.91 | 11.708% | $217.7301 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.77 | 11.750% | $176.308 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.77 | 3.739% | $251.8472 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.80 | 9.861% | $232.6856 | $232.69 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.33 | $1,065.3665 | $1,065.37 | $1,065.40 | $1,065.30 | |