| 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 | $35.64 | 11.527% | $39.7482 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.84 | 6.515% | $186.2308 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.73 | 8.331% | $162.204 | $162.20 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.53 | 12.778% | $276.9038 | $276.90 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.56 | 8.591% | $11.4672 | $11.47 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.51 | 8.300% | $212.8203 | $212.82 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.92 | 9.440% | $227.5476 | $227.55 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.73 | $1,116.9219 | $1,116.92 | $1,116.90 | $1,116.80 | |