| 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 | $34.79 | 12.864% | $39.2654 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.34 | 13.625% | $101.5126 | $101.51 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.78 | 6.872% | $33.9639 | $33.96 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.60 | 11.727% | $133.6255 | $133.63 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.74 | 11.206% | $197.6575 | $197.66 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.77 | 3.752% | $40.2247 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.50 | 3.742% | $40.9781 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.52 | $587.2277 | $587.23 | $587.20 | $587.30 | |