| 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 | $37.56 | 4.291% | $39.1717 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.50 | 11.840% | $192.924 | $192.92 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.49 | 12.808% | $34.3952 | $34.40 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.80 | 6.631% | $140.5397 | $140.54 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.53 | 13.519% | $130.0133 | $130.01 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.68 | 4.322% | $192.6619 | $192.66 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.71 | 5.275% | $155.5017 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.27 | $885.2075 | $885.20 | $885.15 | $885.20 | |