| 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 | $36.50 | 9.236% | $39.8711 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.25 | 6.804% | $185.0379 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.92 | 10.349% | $36.3269 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.71 | 11.106% | $88.5626 | $88.56 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.59 | 11.661% | $245.1964 | $245.20 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.51 | 13.748% | $187.1268 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.26 | 5.490% | $243.9562 | $243.96 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.74 | $1,026.0779 | $1,026.09 | $1,026.10 | $1,026.10 | |