| 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 | $36.64 | 7.168% | $39.2664 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.75 | 9.723% | $97.3792 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.58 | 9.262% | $244.288 | $244.29 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.31 | 9.472% | $160.1685 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.81 | 12.319% | $251.3812 | $251.38 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.57 | 7.351% | $134.8007 | $134.80 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.88 | 9.561% | $245.2852 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.54 | $1,172.5692 | $1,172.58 | $1,172.60 | $1,172.70 | |