| 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 | $36.36 | 7.485% | $39.0815 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.78 | 4.456% | $254.6428 | $254.64 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.33 | 7.620% | $84.2987 | $84.30 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.82 | 4.237% | $261.4472 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.67 | 3.244% | $52.3137 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.78 | 3.384% | $206.5406 | $206.54 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.79 | 8.661% | $231.2197 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.53 | $1,129.5442 | $1,129.54 | $1,129.55 | $1,129.40 | |