| 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 | $36.82 | 8.388% | $39.9085 | $39.91 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.55 | 6.282% | $117.4948 | $117.49 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.58 | 11.120% | $239.5525 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.71 | 3.313% | $44.125 | $44.13 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.93 | 12.791% | $268.3636 | $268.36 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.50 | 12.119% | $129.4974 | $129.50 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.97 | 9.625% | $234.5646 | $234.56 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.06 | $1,073.5064 | $1,073.50 | $1,073.50 | $1,073.60 | |