| 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 | $34.73 | 13.757% | $39.5078 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.29 | 5.815% | $149.506 | $149.51 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.62 | 10.269% | $159.471 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.27 | 3.835% | $222.4873 | $222.49 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.82 | 8.737% | $241.2004 | $241.20 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.66 | 8.364% | $190.3522 | $190.35 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.45 | 12.145% | $280.8672 | $280.87 | $280.85 | $280.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.84 | $1,283.3919 | $1,283.40 | $1,283.35 | $1,283.50 | |