| 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 | $36.81 | 6.368% | $39.1541 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.27 | 7.112% | $63.4853 | $63.49 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.42 | 3.520% | $202.2988 | $202.30 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.37 | 9.315% | $39.7579 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.99 | 3.790% | $161.902 | $161.90 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.57 | 12.495% | $175.0085 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.28 | 8.388% | $199.7374 | $199.74 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.71 | $881.3440 | $881.35 | $881.35 | $881.40 | |