| 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 | $36.88 | 8.169% | $39.8927 | $39.89 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.37 | 8.313% | $150.9558 | $150.96 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.70 | 7.188% | $176.5386 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.40 | 7.784% | $262.3463 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.39 | 9.805% | $101.4488 | $101.45 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.45 | 11.111% | $197.1665 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.62 | 3.475% | $54.4485 | $54.45 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.81 | $982.7972 | $982.81 | $982.80 | $982.70 | |