| 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 | $36.86 | 6.476% | $39.2471 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.45 | 5.112% | $253.7929 | $253.79 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.28 | 11.694% | $55.0428 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.96 | 6.722% | $229.4096 | $229.41 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.95 | 3.181% | $13.3619 | $13.36 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.80 | 10.263% | $273.2317 | $273.23 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.98 | 13.533% | $225.908 | $225.91 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.28 | $1,089.9940 | $1,089.99 | $1,090.00 | $1,089.90 | |