| 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 | $35.83 | 10.374% | $39.547 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.45 | 13.224% | $96.7499 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.35 | 11.608% | $228.0709 | $228.07 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.59 | 8.103% | $248.1937 | $248.19 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.97 | 12.139% | $151.354 | $151.35 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.86 | 5.405% | $54.663 | $54.66 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.31 | 5.860% | $185.5832 | $185.58 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.36 | $1,004.1617 | $1,004.15 | $1,004.15 | $1,004.20 | |