| 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 | $36.99 | 6.824% | $39.5142 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.59 | 7.488% | $131.7695 | $131.77 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.96 | 13.722% | $261.5151 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.96 | 4.430% | $150.3374 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.41 | 3.531% | $253.0401 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.37 | 6.323% | $214.1026 | $214.10 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.70 | 5.126% | $247.782 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.98 | $1,298.0609 | $1,298.06 | $1,298.05 | $1,298.00 | |