| 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 | $34.88 | 11.323% | $38.8295 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.49 | 13.830% | $90.4835 | $90.48 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.95 | 8.499% | $85.66 | $85.66 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.28 | 11.368% | $189.6374 | $189.64 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.79 | 11.588% | $256.4181 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.29 | 3.410% | $149.2103 | $149.21 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.94 | 10.697% | $143.8397 | $143.84 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.62 | $954.0785 | $954.08 | $954.10 | $954.00 | |