| 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 | $37.29 | 5.600% | $39.3782 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.79 | 8.790% | $130.3195 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.53 | 6.518% | $152.8853 | $152.89 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.75 | 9.775% | $138.0421 | $138.04 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.26 | 10.618% | $231.4792 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.92 | 4.706% | $240.74 | $240.74 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.94 | 8.323% | $268.576 | $268.58 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.48 | $1,201.4203 | $1,201.43 | $1,201.50 | $1,201.40 | |