| 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 | $37.52 | 4.800% | $39.321 | $39.32 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.84 | 3.618% | $107.5969 | $107.60 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.77 | 5.522% | $180.1999 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.33 | 9.509% | $257.7075 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.61 | 9.747% | $159.8026 | $159.80 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.77 | 5.853% | $256.9793 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.32 | 7.233% | $48.598 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.16 | $1,050.2052 | $1,050.21 | $1,050.20 | $1,050.20 | |