| 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 | $224.26 | 3.117% | $231.2502 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.29 | 8.613% | $213.1965 | $213.20 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.36 | 8.485% | $157.6938 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.55 | 6.805% | $192.8364 | $192.84 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.89 | 5.653% | $38.9754 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.76 | 4.721% | $162.0662 | $162.07 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.59 | 11.243% | $44.0411 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.70 | $1,040.0596 | $1,040.07 | $1,040.10 | $1,040.10 | |