| 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 | $36.42 | 8.700% | $39.5885 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.35 | 7.809% | $10.0801 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.42 | 7.782% | $234.3396 | $234.34 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.26 | 3.161% | $244.7598 | $244.76 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.72 | 6.288% | $189.9579 | $189.96 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.36 | 7.578% | $211.2402 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.41 | 8.323% | $129.3485 | $129.35 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.94 | $1,059.3146 | $1,059.32 | $1,059.35 | $1,059.30 | |