| 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 | $36.65 | 6.297% | $38.9579 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.55 | 9.486% | $183.4438 | $183.44 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.53 | 7.868% | $261.6123 | $261.61 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.87 | 12.591% | $66.2823 | $66.28 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.85 | 6.539% | $31.8019 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.48 | 10.358% | $75.5732 | $75.57 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.98 | 4.799% | $225.2969 | $225.30 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.91 | $882.9683 | $882.96 | $882.95 | $883.00 | |