| 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 | $35.83 | 9.708% | $39.3084 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.49 | 7.858% | $231.3446 | $231.34 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.92 | 3.517% | $141.7355 | $141.74 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.98 | 8.532% | $271.3083 | $271.31 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.25 | 7.325% | $223.5043 | $223.50 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.71 | 11.711% | $150.4859 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.44 | 6.376% | $189.8173 | $189.82 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.62 | $1,247.5043 | $1,247.51 | $1,247.50 | $1,247.40 | |