| 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 | $36.75 | 6.796% | $39.2475 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.45 | 5.745% | $264.8384 | $264.84 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.41 | 9.126% | $227.4295 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.75 | 11.316% | $38.6823 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.68 | 12.213% | $225.189 | $225.19 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.66 | 7.458% | $159.7471 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.76 | 8.793% | $244.5231 | $244.52 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.46 | $1,199.6569 | $1,199.66 | $1,199.70 | $1,199.50 | |