| 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 | $35.77 | 9.770% | $39.2647 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.71 | 4.300% | $189.5235 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.34 | 8.589% | $255.5534 | $255.55 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.59 | 11.833% | $270.1773 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.56 | 5.179% | $174.1344 | $174.13 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.88 | 5.677% | $211.2272 | $211.23 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.35 | 12.447% | $143.2013 | $143.20 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.20 | $1,283.0818 | $1,283.07 | $1,283.10 | $1,283.10 | |