| 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 | $35.37 | 6.526% | $37.6782 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.48 | 11.420% | $78.5288 | $78.53 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.78 | 6.617% | $218.3303 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.55 | 10.856% | $199.0419 | $199.04 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.47 | 10.257% | $135.0317 | $135.03 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.32 | 7.701% | $143.587 | $143.59 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.99 | 7.649% | $229.2816 | $229.28 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.96 | $1,041.4795 | $1,041.48 | $1,041.60 | $1,041.40 | |