| 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 | $34.30 | 13.697% | $38.9981 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.28 | 5.731% | $178.9814 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.49 | 10.832% | $165.6828 | $165.68 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.81 | 11.862% | $8.7364 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.61 | 5.762% | $170.922 | $170.92 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.29 | 6.178% | $232.8377 | $232.84 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.62 | 12.180% | $46.6893 | $46.69 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.40 | $842.8477 | $842.85 | $842.90 | $842.80 | |