| 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 | $36.25 | 7.509% | $38.972 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.74 | 11.746% | $179.6205 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.53 | 11.141% | $212.8684 | $212.87 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.90 | 8.841% | $195.805 | $195.81 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.65 | 12.330% | $80.4844 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.39 | 6.390% | $249.3675 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.42 | 6.495% | $12.1617 | $12.16 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.88 | $969.2795 | $969.28 | $969.20 | $969.40 | |