| 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 | $228.44 | 5.714% | $241.4931 | $241.49 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.33 | 7.375% | $253.7593 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.87 | 7.279% | $122.1586 | $122.16 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.93 | 9.797% | $200.8517 | $200.85 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.60 | 5.178% | $141.5696 | $141.57 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.79 | 7.364% | $67.4139 | $67.41 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.37 | 3.302% | $11.7454 | $11.75 | $11.75 | $11.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.33 | $1,038.9916 | $1,038.99 | $1,038.95 | $1,039.10 | |