| 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 | $36.56 | 9.228% | $39.9338 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.39 | 11.585% | $268.2392 | $268.24 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.38 | 10.332% | $246.4596 | $246.46 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.52 | 6.819% | $138.352 | $138.35 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.51 | 12.394% | $44.4069 | $44.41 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.75 | 11.145% | $168.6625 | $168.66 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.49 | 4.311% | $145.5034 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.60 | $1,051.5574 | $1,051.55 | $1,051.55 | $1,051.60 | |