| 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 | $37.95 | 3.653% | $39.3363 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.37 | 6.596% | $87.8031 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.44 | 13.701% | $81.228 | $81.23 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.46 | 8.706% | $143.992 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.87 | 6.292% | $65.7629 | $65.76 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.81 | 9.301% | $112.3724 | $112.37 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.31 | 9.103% | $10.1575 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.21 | $540.6522 | $540.65 | $540.65 | $540.70 | |