| 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 | $36.59 | 10.254% | $40.3419 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.36 | 5.405% | $217.5138 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.54 | 11.369% | $52.9448 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.96 | 8.563% | $27.0973 | $27.10 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.85 | 12.429% | $279.7796 | $279.78 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.99 | 8.156% | $51.9041 | $51.90 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.46 | 4.673% | $249.6032 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.75 | $919.1847 | $919.17 | $919.20 | $919.10 | |