| 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 | $35.83 | 9.552% | $39.2525 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.93 | 6.841% | $254.2068 | $254.21 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.97 | 10.627% | $256.6215 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.77 | 7.182% | $19.0462 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.84 | 5.868% | $265.5593 | $265.56 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.28 | 4.119% | $125.2343 | $125.23 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.34 | 8.575% | $108.9442 | $108.94 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.96 | $1,068.8648 | $1,068.86 | $1,068.85 | $1,068.80 | |