| 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 | $36.94 | 7.601% | $39.7478 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.40 | 11.550% | $259.2422 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.95 | 7.325% | $40.7298 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.61 | 13.360% | $284.0915 | $284.09 | $284.10 | $284.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.40 | 10.116% | $159.0075 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.87 | 3.115% | $154.5385 | $154.54 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.34 | 9.166% | $68.0541 | $68.05 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.51 | $1,005.4114 | $1,005.41 | $1,005.45 | $1,005.30 | |