| 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 | 8.678% | $39.3958 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.60 | 3.617% | $202.6749 | $202.67 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.25 | 12.414% | $91.3364 | $91.34 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.37 | 9.792% | $100.317 | $100.32 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.70 | 3.445% | $164.1672 | $164.17 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.85 | 13.758% | $223.9326 | $223.93 | $223.95 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.26 | 5.460% | $240.723 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.28 | $1,062.5469 | $1,062.55 | $1,062.50 | $1,062.50 | |