| 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 | $35.54 | 9.783% | $39.0169 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.28 | 13.612% | $279.8036 | $279.80 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.82 | 11.460% | $242.7822 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.33 | 10.501% | $127.4408 | $127.44 | $127.45 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.59 | 8.788% | $154.0329 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.26 | 11.758% | $205.9253 | $205.93 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.54 | 12.395% | $68.0439 | $68.04 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.36 | $1,117.0456 | $1,117.04 | $1,117.10 | $1,116.90 | |