| 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 | $36.25 | 9.540% | $39.7083 | $39.71 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.57 | 11.337% | $189.9075 | $189.91 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.93 | 12.540% | $172.1074 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.77 | 13.807% | $148.8254 | $148.83 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.59 | 12.614% | $211.2526 | $211.25 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.61 | 8.688% | $260.4273 | $260.43 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.45 | 11.535% | $261.4938 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.17 | $1,283.7223 | $1,283.73 | $1,283.75 | $1,283.70 | |