| 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 | $36.33 | 7.656% | $39.1114 | $39.11 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.32 | 11.590% | $184.4806 | $184.48 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.53 | 12.773% | $144.9471 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.59 | 13.777% | $246.4296 | $246.43 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.82 | 7.305% | $179.0062 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.95 | 9.150% | $271.7289 | $271.73 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.91 | 7.488% | $184.7826 | $184.78 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.45 | $1,250.4864 | $1,250.49 | $1,250.55 | $1,250.40 | |