| 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 | $37.66 | 3.484% | $38.9721 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.32 | 11.437% | $155.254 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.45 | 4.538% | $46.4671 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.80 | 13.734% | $44.1288 | $44.13 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.51 | 7.241% | $247.2012 | $247.20 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.65 | 12.470% | $199.803 | $199.80 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.74 | 9.538% | $137.7331 | $137.73 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.13 | $869.5593 | $869.55 | $869.55 | $869.60 | |