| 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 | $36.61 | 7.195% | $39.2441 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.60 | 12.334% | $264.6589 | $264.66 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.98 | 12.451% | $251.8677 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.73 | 4.691% | $22.7494 | $22.75 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.88 | 13.858% | $245.7967 | $245.80 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.87 | 3.819% | $13.3615 | $13.36 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.67 | 8.190% | $144.6176 | $144.62 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.34 | $982.2959 | $982.30 | $982.25 | $982.30 | |