| 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 | 9.502% | $38.928 | $38.93 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.43 | 9.638% | $79.4108 | $79.41 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.30 | 13.727% | $244.8542 | $244.85 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.63 | 4.846% | $170.511 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.53 | 13.666% | $131.3183 | $131.32 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.77 | 12.855% | $24.5685 | $24.57 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.62 | 12.392% | $269.3137 | $269.31 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.83 | $958.9045 | $958.90 | $958.85 | $958.90 | |