| 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 | $36.55 | 8.705% | $39.7317 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.78 | 5.433% | $92.5491 | $92.55 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.65 | 5.463% | $138.842 | $138.84 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.66 | 12.342% | $173.7481 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.92 | 6.540% | $235.3682 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.48 | 4.478% | $56.9196 | $56.92 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.94 | 10.136% | $251.044 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.98 | $988.2027 | $988.20 | $988.20 | $988.00 | |