| 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 | 8.524% | $39.34 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.47 | 4.210% | $132.8365 | $132.84 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.38 | 7.629% | $6.8667 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.97 | 13.831% | $246.9791 | $246.98 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.40 | 10.302% | $233.1784 | $233.18 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.86 | 13.558% | $211.0589 | $211.06 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.89 | 9.517% | $181.6778 | $181.68 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.22 | $1,051.9374 | $1,051.95 | $1,052.00 | $1,052.00 | |