| 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 | $35.75 | 9.845% | $39.2696 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.98 | 13.479% | $131.6129 | $131.61 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.31 | 3.419% | $201.9876 | $201.99 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.71 | 9.736% | $178.5514 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.83 | 6.666% | $59.5516 | $59.55 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.48 | 12.104% | $195.5991 | $195.60 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.48 | 9.199% | $52.9397 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.54 | $859.5119 | $859.51 | $859.50 | $859.60 | |