| 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 | $37.99 | 5.757% | $40.1771 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.91 | 10.257% | $267.8253 | $267.83 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.52 | 3.250% | $148.1844 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.32 | 7.482% | $260.4504 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.64 | 11.520% | $105.5425 | $105.54 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.38 | 6.727% | $218.1286 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.67 | 6.846% | $48.7966 | $48.80 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.43 | $1,089.1049 | $1,089.11 | $1,089.20 | $1,089.10 | |