| 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 | $36.42 | 9.571% | $39.9058 | $39.91 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.77 | 9.295% | $127.6238 | $127.62 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.47 | 7.699% | $135.1299 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.83 | 10.864% | $172.7594 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.50 | 9.644% | $97.0349 | $97.03 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.90 | 9.182% | $19.5436 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.85 | 4.319% | $106.2489 | $106.25 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.74 | $698.2463 | $698.24 | $698.25 | $698.10 | |