| 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 | $37.96 | 4.740% | $39.7593 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.52 | 5.435% | $260.9727 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.78 | 6.674% | $240.8486 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.49 | 7.801% | $125.5774 | $125.58 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.85 | 4.721% | $27.0704 | $27.07 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.51 | 13.836% | $216.869 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.71 | 8.364% | $223.9992 | $224.00 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.82 | $1,135.0966 | $1,135.10 | $1,135.05 | $1,135.20 | |