| 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 | $34.96 | 11.638% | $39.0286 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.29 | 13.753% | $16.2553 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.67 | 7.593% | $267.5515 | $267.55 | $267.55 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.89 | 11.636% | $22.2044 | $22.20 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.88 | 11.277% | $259.1419 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.79 | 6.119% | $58.1426 | $58.14 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.90 | 7.443% | $125.6009 | $125.60 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.38 | $787.9252 | $787.92 | $787.95 | $787.90 | |