| 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 | $35.61 | 10.564% | $39.3718 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.67 | 5.175% | $175.2952 | $175.30 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.89 | 5.869% | $256.0865 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.62 | 12.443% | $131.131 | $131.13 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.53 | 13.568% | $14.2301 | $14.23 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.35 | 12.362% | $155.4528 | $155.45 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.68 | 9.416% | $87.1827 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.35 | $858.7501 | $858.75 | $858.80 | $858.80 | |