| 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 | $35.98 | 10.450% | $39.7399 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.55 | 5.214% | $140.5133 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.34 | 7.769% | $269.7889 | $269.79 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.36 | 12.659% | $198.6854 | $198.69 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.97 | 9.765% | $117.4156 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.83 | 5.766% | $179.6224 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.43 | 11.272% | $152.9211 | $152.92 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.46 | $1,098.6866 | $1,098.69 | $1,098.65 | $1,098.60 | |