| 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 | $39.43 | 3.458% | $40.7935 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.47 | 10.125% | $265.9188 | $265.92 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.86 | 11.591% | $269.894 | $269.89 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.47 | 13.855% | $121.2214 | $121.22 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.39 | 5.615% | $61.6686 | $61.67 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.82 | 13.438% | $260.7032 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.85 | 6.231% | $148.5641 | $148.56 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.29 | $1,168.7636 | $1,168.75 | $1,168.70 | $1,168.80 | |