| 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 | $35.95 | 8.433% | $38.9817 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.59 | 3.595% | $189.1541 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.86 | 13.817% | $262.7579 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.76 | 9.782% | $20.5951 | $20.60 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.62 | 6.262% | $88.8563 | $88.86 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.58 | 5.460% | $158.8017 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.57 | 6.292% | $157.918 | $157.92 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.93 | $917.0648 | $917.07 | $917.05 | $917.20 | |