| 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 | $34.85 | 11.874% | $38.9881 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.31 | 12.343% | $17.1997 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.49 | 10.740% | $105.7456 | $105.75 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.45 | 9.776% | $29.0358 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.59 | 11.449% | $252.5323 | $252.53 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.67 | 11.281% | $8.5353 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.64 | 7.613% | $255.7315 | $255.73 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.00 | $707.7683 | $707.78 | $707.85 | $707.60 | |