| 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 | $36.92 | 5.576% | $38.9787 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.79 | 3.167% | $121.5204 | $121.52 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.38 | 7.397% | $220.572 | $220.57 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.40 | 7.752% | $199.7722 | $199.77 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.89 | 9.348% | $208.7344 | $208.73 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.86 | 12.423% | $121.2594 | $121.26 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.59 | 4.197% | $179.8336 | $179.83 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.83 | $1,090.6707 | $1,090.66 | $1,090.65 | $1,090.70 | |