| 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 | $32.51 | 9.260% | $35.5204 | $35.52 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.50 | 5.300% | $263.7765 | $263.78 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.92 | 11.750% | $242.4081 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.58 | 12.632% | $275.4753 | $275.48 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.88 | 9.217% | $247.7915 | $247.79 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.95 | 5.522% | $144.5124 | $144.51 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.83 | 7.368% | $29.8805 | $29.88 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.17 | $1,239.3647 | $1,239.37 | $1,239.40 | $1,239.40 | |