| 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 | $34.77 | 12.277% | $39.0387 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.96 | 12.434% | $265.2993 | $265.30 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.75 | 5.240% | $134.4441 | $134.44 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.25 | 8.503% | $174.9611 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.76 | 5.146% | $192.1648 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.53 | 4.626% | $208.7603 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.43 | 12.253% | $11.708 | $11.71 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.45 | $1,026.3763 | $1,026.37 | $1,026.35 | $1,026.40 | |