| 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 | $36.45 | 6.707% | $38.8947 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.26 | 11.387% | $131.7263 | $131.73 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.55 | 6.861% | $260.26 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.60 | 10.246% | $115.3173 | $115.32 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.25 | 9.173% | $241.5453 | $241.55 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.51 | 6.795% | $101.9999 | $102.00 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.55 | 9.533% | $231.7171 | $231.72 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.17 | $1,121.4606 | $1,121.47 | $1,121.45 | $1,121.40 | |