| 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 | $36.47 | 7.583% | $39.2355 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.92 | 5.211% | $193.5041 | $193.50 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.91 | 8.571% | $265.9012 | $265.90 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.75 | 8.262% | $158.8745 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.97 | 12.593% | $99.0481 | $99.05 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.35 | 12.335% | $190.2393 | $190.24 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.75 | 13.450% | $223.2129 | $223.21 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.12 | $1,170.0156 | $1,170.01 | $1,170.00 | $1,169.90 | |