| 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 | $39.49 | 5.694% | $41.7386 | $41.74 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.56 | 4.418% | $71.589 | $71.59 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.47 | 12.460% | $240.0684 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.30 | 9.805% | $130.9974 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.78 | 5.844% | $220.9811 | $220.98 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.48 | 5.244% | $160.4761 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.54 | 13.756% | $74.5557 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.62 | $940.4063 | $940.42 | $940.45 | $940.50 | |