| 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 | $36.97 | 5.843% | $39.1302 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.80 | 3.376% | $173.4649 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.64 | 7.220% | $212.9818 | $212.98 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.55 | 8.805% | $237.7933 | $237.79 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.28 | 4.289% | $142.125 | $142.13 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.39 | 4.788% | $159.6864 | $159.69 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.92 | 6.592% | $123.5614 | $123.56 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.55 | $1,088.7430 | $1,088.74 | $1,088.80 | $1,088.80 | |