| 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 | $31.85 | 13.160% | $36.0415 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.49 | 6.179% | $98.205 | $98.21 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.87 | 7.632% | $248.49 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.27 | 13.450% | $251.0308 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.80 | 3.469% | $249.1534 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.67 | 10.855% | $89.4267 | $89.43 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.28 | 8.123% | $237.0921 | $237.09 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.23 | $1,209.4395 | $1,209.44 | $1,209.50 | $1,209.40 | |