| 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 | $36.60 | 7.467% | $39.3329 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.90 | 9.102% | $96.9917 | $96.99 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.49 | 3.703% | $156.0626 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.28 | 4.462% | $200.8595 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.30 | 11.376% | $38.202 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.59 | 4.865% | $179.9379 | $179.94 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.93 | 3.442% | $203.7083 | $203.71 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.09 | $915.0949 | $915.09 | $915.10 | $915.10 | |