| 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 | $36.40 | 9.719% | $39.9377 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.62 | 13.468% | $182.2523 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.90 | 8.300% | $256.5627 | $256.56 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.34 | 10.714% | $114.4118 | $114.41 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.64 | 11.732% | $181.7209 | $181.72 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.89 | 8.104% | $30.1502 | $30.15 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.78 | 8.403% | $199.223 | $199.22 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.57 | $1,004.2586 | $1,004.25 | $1,004.20 | $1,004.30 | |