| 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 | $36.83 | 7.241% | $39.4969 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.83 | 5.659% | $250.2322 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.98 | 11.809% | $103.96 | $103.96 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.37 | 7.516% | $229.4069 | $229.41 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.95 | 9.868% | $199.9048 | $199.90 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.98 | 12.276% | $13.4507 | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.81 | 11.615% | $207.3918 | $207.39 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.75 | $1,043.8433 | $1,043.84 | $1,043.85 | $1,043.90 | |