| 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 | $37.45 | 4.125% | $38.9948 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.42 | 11.575% | $76.3396 | $76.34 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.38 | 9.213% | $112.9044 | $112.90 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.70 | 11.487% | $169.1258 | $169.13 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.40 | 4.442% | $92.3267 | $92.33 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.34 | 4.464% | $261.5152 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.33 | 6.205% | $44.9566 | $44.96 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.02 | $796.1631 | $796.17 | $796.20 | $796.10 | |