| 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 | $36.31 | 7.345% | $38.977 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.46 | 9.821% | $87.2638 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.98 | 6.112% | $195.2249 | $195.22 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.36 | 10.575% | $197.2216 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.91 | 4.232% | $47.8529 | $47.85 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.44 | 6.366% | $37.6961 | $37.70 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.77 | 10.408% | $234.9151 | $234.92 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.23 | $839.1514 | $839.15 | $839.10 | $839.20 | |