| 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 | $39.45 | 5.748% | $41.7176 | $41.72 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.72 | 11.420% | $198.0156 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.28 | 8.356% | $205.0962 | $205.10 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.70 | 3.671% | $204.9576 | $204.96 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.77 | 4.502% | $258.9246 | $258.92 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.85 | 12.819% | $261.5709 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.62 | 11.499% | $87.6605 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.39 | $1,257.9430 | $1,257.95 | $1,257.85 | $1,258.00 | |