| 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 | $36.26 | 8.564% | $39.3653 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.50 | 8.709% | $25.5466 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.31 | 3.258% | $40.5907 | $40.59 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.35 | 9.245% | $135.8462 | $135.85 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.63 | 6.358% | $251.6749 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.86 | 7.539% | $247.1891 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.28 | 10.389% | $276.2816 | $276.28 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.19 | $1,016.4944 | $1,016.50 | $1,016.50 | $1,016.50 | |