| 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 | $36.66 | 8.321% | $39.7105 | $39.71 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.83 | 13.482% | $118.9632 | $118.96 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.26 | 4.834% | $238.2457 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.28 | 12.475% | $146.5324 | $146.53 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.28 | 3.376% | $258.7295 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.34 | 12.870% | $7.156 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.75 | 6.179% | $137.7673 | $137.77 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.40 | $947.1046 | $947.11 | $947.10 | $947.10 | |