| 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 | $36.56 | 8.189% | $39.5539 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.70 | 6.485% | $264.8282 | $264.83 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.70 | 13.566% | $225.6556 | $225.66 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.83 | 10.334% | $19.6726 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.84 | 9.530% | $257.2203 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.54 | 9.429% | $36.7025 | $36.70 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.30 | 4.847% | $200.5723 | $200.57 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.47 | $1,044.2054 | $1,044.20 | $1,044.15 | $1,044.30 | |