| 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 | $36.44 | 8.685% | $39.6048 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.43 | 5.506% | $79.5832 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.64 | 12.712% | $271.2302 | $271.23 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.63 | 8.473% | $176.4096 | $176.41 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.73 | 12.794% | $124.8968 | $124.90 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.67 | 13.145% | $238.3626 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.71 | 5.477% | $118.8831 | $118.88 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.25 | $1,048.9703 | $1,048.96 | $1,049.00 | $1,049.00 | |