| 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 | $34.83 | 11.833% | $38.9514 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.46 | 7.195% | $194.516 | $194.52 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.94 | 9.128% | $214.9167 | $214.92 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.42 | 3.484% | $47.0024 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.80 | 13.212% | $206.9515 | $206.95 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.51 | 13.198% | $136.4149 | $136.41 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.97 | 8.188% | $125.4656 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.93 | $964.2185 | $964.22 | $964.15 | $964.30 | |