| 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 | $35.86 | 10.262% | $39.54 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.25 | 12.762% | $159.2763 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.37 | 8.481% | $249.9077 | $249.91 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.88 | 8.265% | $159.0196 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.50 | 7.422% | $82.1778 | $82.18 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.44 | 7.512% | $180.0181 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.30 | 13.236% | $13.928 | $13.93 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.60 | $883.8675 | $883.88 | $883.90 | $883.80 | |