| 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 | $35.75 | 10.201% | $39.3969 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.55 | 7.775% | $258.175 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.60 | 12.794% | $248.8236 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.54 | 12.258% | $211.6512 | $211.65 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.30 | 4.345% | $143.2657 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.99 | 13.730% | $225.174 | $225.17 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.99 | 4.455% | $50.128 | $50.13 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.72 | $1,176.6144 | $1,176.62 | $1,176.60 | $1,176.70 | |