| 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 | $34.30 | 13.804% | $39.0348 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.28 | 4.323% | $84.7937 | $84.79 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.52 | 3.633% | $159.0974 | $159.10 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.62 | 8.601% | $235.2515 | $235.25 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.38 | 3.434% | $184.5056 | $184.51 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.57 | 12.444% | $6.2631 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.83 | 12.546% | $259.7899 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.50 | $968.7360 | $968.73 | $968.75 | $968.80 | |