| 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 | $36.48 | 7.417% | $39.1857 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.79 | 8.130% | $258.2036 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.87 | 3.298% | $245.715 | $245.72 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.89 | 9.625% | $265.1719 | $265.17 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.49 | 7.868% | $86.823 | $86.82 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.74 | 9.309% | $246.7541 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.85 | 6.825% | $69.276 | $69.28 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.11 | $1,211.1293 | $1,211.13 | $1,211.10 | $1,211.20 | |