| 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 | $35.79 | 9.109% | $39.0501 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.76 | 11.808% | $57.8718 | $57.87 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.68 | 13.263% | $204.6436 | $204.64 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.40 | 6.385% | $110.0021 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.48 | 5.548% | $211.6026 | $211.60 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.83 | 6.150% | $253.518 | $253.52 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.89 | 11.127% | $175.4584 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.83 | $1,052.1466 | $1,052.14 | $1,052.10 | $1,052.20 | |