| 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 | $36.55 | 8.484% | $39.6509 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.54 | 4.666% | $45.5716 | $45.57 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.73 | 6.478% | $198.8264 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.96 | 9.777% | $175.5993 | $175.60 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.70 | 8.511% | $215.6114 | $215.61 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.34 | 6.362% | $112.0417 | $112.04 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.96 | 3.351% | $249.0346 | $249.03 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.78 | $1,036.3359 | $1,036.33 | $1,036.35 | $1,036.30 | |