| 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 | $36.27 | 7.408% | $38.9569 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.90 | 6.215% | $209.1373 | $209.14 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.50 | 8.811% | $48.4209 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.75 | 13.484% | $272.0779 | $272.08 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.37 | 7.285% | $32.5825 | $32.58 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.51 | 10.253% | $54.5863 | $54.59 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.62 | 8.651% | $192.9859 | $192.99 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.92 | $848.7477 | $848.76 | $848.80 | $848.80 | |