| 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 | $34.98 | 12.483% | $39.3466 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.58 | 5.842% | $211.2395 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.55 | 8.481% | $126.4346 | $126.43 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.42 | 12.300% | $170.0447 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.35 | 10.752% | $276.1601 | $276.16 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.48 | 3.496% | $127.7969 | $127.80 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.54 | 4.176% | $207.8728 | $207.87 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.90 | $1,158.8952 | $1,158.89 | $1,158.90 | $1,158.80 | |