| 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 | $37.46 | 5.223% | $39.4165 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.40 | 5.161% | $199.1749 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.84 | 9.830% | $243.6469 | $243.65 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.63 | 4.372% | $189.5709 | $189.57 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.92 | 8.617% | $137.8567 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.86 | 10.748% | $44.1442 | $44.14 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.73 | 5.441% | $261.209 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.84 | $1,115.0191 | $1,115.02 | $1,114.95 | $1,115.00 | |