| 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 | $35.47 | 10.825% | $39.3096 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.34 | 8.243% | $259.0688 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.85 | 12.420% | $233.665 | $233.67 | $233.65 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.52 | 4.426% | $86.1723 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.60 | 9.834% | $242.2938 | $242.29 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.50 | 10.112% | $13.764 | $13.76 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.76 | 10.203% | $138.5913 | $138.59 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.04 | $1,012.8648 | $1,012.86 | $1,012.80 | $1,013.00 | |