| 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 | $39.44 | 3.625% | $40.8697 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.84 | 4.637% | $210.153 | $210.15 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.90 | 7.134% | $129.525 | $129.53 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.96 | 9.501% | $220.0532 | $220.05 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.82 | 9.490% | $156.3736 | $156.37 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.76 | 5.551% | $142.2405 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.29 | 3.863% | $247.4951 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.01 | $1,146.7101 | $1,146.71 | $1,146.70 | $1,146.80 | |