| 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 | $34.69 | 13.812% | $39.4814 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.47 | 10.530% | $46.9421 | $46.94 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.42 | 11.722% | $107.7224 | $107.72 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.92 | 9.475% | $235.2837 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.85 | 13.178% | $113.0082 | $113.01 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.79 | 6.475% | $203.1437 | $203.14 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.96 | 6.870% | $263.9262 | $263.93 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.10 | $1,009.5077 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.55 | $1,009.40 | |