| 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 | $39.75 | 9.382% | $43.4793 | $43.48 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.85 | 9.274% | $109.1101 | $109.11 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.70 | 11.320% | $58.6656 | $58.67 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.26 | 9.556% | $238.0214 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.31 | 4.562% | $249.1817 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.85 | 12.228% | $176.0296 | $176.03 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.41 | 9.799% | $224.4401 | $224.44 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.13 | $1,098.9278 | $1,098.93 | $1,098.95 | $1,098.90 | |