| 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 | 7.759% | $39.0626 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.68 | 6.500% | $264.8442 | $264.84 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.65 | 9.371% | $158.2052 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.52 | 5.754% | $112.6492 | $112.65 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.60 | 12.309% | $227.538 | $227.54 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.67 | 4.831% | $108.6783 | $108.68 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.69 | 13.110% | $75.4331 | $75.43 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.06 | $986.4106 | $986.41 | $986.45 | $986.30 | |