| 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 | $36.96 | 6.235% | $39.2645 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.93 | 8.685% | $14.053 | $14.05 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.96 | 4.425% | $241.18 | $241.18 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.38 | 7.442% | $190.5806 | $190.58 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.51 | 8.847% | $107.2252 | $107.23 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.66 | 11.227% | $49.674 | $49.67 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.51 | 3.204% | $194.5499 | $194.55 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.91 | $836.5272 | $836.52 | $836.55 | $836.60 | |