| 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 | $36.33 | 9.700% | $39.854 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.25 | 6.181% | $233.8637 | $233.86 | $233.85 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.78 | 12.574% | $157.3559 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.34 | 6.721% | $220.2081 | $220.21 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.35 | 5.678% | $185.3064 | $185.31 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.69 | 7.167% | $179.7083 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.81 | 10.191% | $262.0452 | $262.05 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.55 | $1,278.3416 | $1,278.35 | $1,278.30 | $1,278.40 | |