| 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 | $36.96 | 6.874% | $39.5006 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.50 | 11.617% | $270.6712 | $270.67 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.54 | 8.593% | $75.5156 | $75.52 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.94 | 5.812% | $111.0391 | $111.04 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.75 | 8.849% | $241.3727 | $241.37 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.43 | 8.654% | $138.4578 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.99 | 8.752% | $263.169 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.11 | $1,139.7260 | $1,139.73 | $1,139.65 | $1,139.80 | |