| 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 | $36.91 | 5.824% | $39.0596 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.41 | 7.136% | $239.3525 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.86 | 12.392% | $203.2722 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.91 | 9.536% | $114.9142 | $114.91 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.39 | 6.686% | $246.8607 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.98 | 10.122% | $178.3756 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.31 | 12.562% | $47.625 | $47.63 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.77 | $1,069.4598 | $1,069.46 | $1,069.45 | $1,069.60 | |