| 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 | 7.602% | $39.0057 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.66 | 11.737% | $233.1504 | $233.15 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.60 | 4.378% | $106.048 | $106.05 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.58 | 10.444% | $248.0351 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.93 | 11.712% | $18.9128 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.58 | 3.599% | $77.2641 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.54 | 9.661% | $253.9091 | $253.91 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.14 | $976.3252 | $976.33 | $976.30 | $976.30 | |