| 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 | $37.64 | 3.654% | $39.0154 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.34 | 7.488% | $203.5178 | $203.52 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.79 | 13.255% | $48.4618 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.91 | 11.704% | $260.1698 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.80 | 11.711% | $39.9925 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.35 | 7.620% | $242.5217 | $242.52 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.85 | 6.264% | $185.8026 | $185.80 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.68 | $1,019.4816 | $1,019.48 | $1,019.40 | $1,019.50 | |