| 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 | $36.59 | 7.854% | $39.4638 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.72 | 3.433% | $150.7226 | $150.72 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.77 | 11.142% | $125.3348 | $125.33 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.46 | 9.838% | $80.687 | $80.69 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.86 | 8.375% | $255.6133 | $255.61 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.60 | 12.858% | $244.4504 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.40 | 8.481% | $131.6959 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.40 | $1,027.9678 | $1,027.96 | $1,027.95 | $1,028.00 | |