| 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 | $34.87 | 11.824% | $38.993 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.35 | 10.586% | $16.975 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.51 | 11.348% | $177.6112 | $177.61 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.97 | 8.712% | $89.1112 | $89.11 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.41 | 9.297% | $272.5976 | $272.60 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.42 | 12.140% | $279.6996 | $279.70 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.43 | 8.822% | $194.1711 | $194.17 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.96 | $1,069.1587 | $1,069.16 | $1,069.15 | $1,069.20 | |