| 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 | $37.88 | 3.796% | $39.3179 | $39.32 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.29 | 9.364% | $220.1388 | $220.14 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.34 | 3.722% | $184.9778 | $184.98 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.73 | 12.215% | $143.3322 | $143.33 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.73 | 8.810% | $122.6615 | $122.66 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.46 | 12.683% | $195.4599 | $195.46 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.25 | 8.274% | $141.0269 | $141.03 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.68 | $1,046.9150 | $1,046.92 | $1,046.95 | $1,046.90 | |