| 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 | $35.55 | 9.596% | $38.9614 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.41 | 11.522% | $52.8726 | $52.87 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.27 | 6.263% | $158.6188 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.26 | 10.139% | $10.1989 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.34 | 7.665% | $33.7422 | $33.74 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.49 | 11.810% | $174.9715 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.45 | 12.114% | $243.7919 | $243.79 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.77 | $713.1573 | $713.15 | $713.10 | $713.20 | |