| 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 | $36.50 | 7.287% | $39.1598 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.87 | 11.714% | $227.7513 | $227.75 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.95 | 12.597% | $115.9186 | $115.92 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.25 | 6.658% | $67.4612 | $67.46 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.26 | 4.731% | $180.4096 | $180.41 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.91 | 4.433% | $231.7473 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.38 | 12.152% | $272.9555 | $272.96 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.12 | $1,135.4033 | $1,135.41 | $1,135.35 | $1,135.50 | |