| 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 | $38.32 | 3.251% | $39.5658 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.93 | 9.358% | $9.7657 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.92 | 10.565% | $88.3635 | $88.36 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.77 | 7.662% | $186.0076 | $186.01 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.70 | 13.294% | $15.5213 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.56 | 13.786% | $279.4129 | $279.41 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.55 | 5.314% | $170.1348 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.75 | $788.7716 | $788.77 | $788.70 | $788.80 | |