| 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 | $37.67 | 5.722% | $39.8255 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.55 | 9.822% | $143.3726 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.78 | 13.290% | $252.3875 | $252.39 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.33 | 8.107% | $7.9242 | $7.92 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.46 | 10.854% | $98.0614 | $98.06 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.66 | 3.670% | $160.336 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.48 | 13.154% | $254.0081 | $254.01 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.93 | $955.9153 | $955.92 | $955.90 | $955.90 | |