| 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 | $36.47 | 6.857% | $38.9707 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.44 | 8.179% | $127.0454 | $127.05 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.84 | 4.184% | $163.4022 | $163.40 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.47 | 5.652% | $127.279 | $127.28 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.26 | 7.512% | $135.7447 | $135.74 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.68 | 13.686% | $15.5522 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.44 | 7.178% | $228.7607 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.60 | $836.7549 | $836.75 | $836.75 | $836.80 | |