| 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 | $35.50 | 11.765% | $39.6766 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.48 | 10.695% | $245.1673 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.27 | 10.114% | $189.6934 | $189.69 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.79 | 5.827% | $245.2964 | $245.30 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.78 | 9.700% | $134.6897 | $134.69 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.28 | 13.718% | $114.0364 | $114.04 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.56 | 12.383% | $155.7179 | $155.72 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.66 | $1,124.2777 | $1,124.29 | $1,124.30 | $1,124.30 | |