| 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 | $36.90 | 5.713% | $39.0081 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.64 | 8.329% | $135.0213 | $135.02 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.31 | 13.400% | $40.0415 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.90 | 7.200% | $141.3968 | $141.40 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.82 | 12.873% | $163.4627 | $163.46 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.74 | 9.845% | $143.6114 | $143.61 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.49 | 11.791% | $19.5522 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.80 | $682.0940 | $682.09 | $682.05 | $682.10 | |