| 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 | $35.39 | 11.494% | $39.4577 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.47 | 12.598% | $245.9929 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.77 | 7.309% | $56.627 | $56.63 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.59 | 3.250% | $147.2242 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.27 | 5.157% | $152.7616 | $152.76 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.82 | 8.337% | $188.3114 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.42 | 4.263% | $166.2161 | $166.22 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.73 | $996.5909 | $996.59 | $996.55 | $996.60 | |