| 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 | $38.90 | 5.820% | $41.164 | $41.16 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.41 | 11.154% | $137.1752 | $137.18 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.35 | 12.131% | $258.2938 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.49 | 3.622% | $35.7392 | $35.74 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.91 | 5.172% | $252.3181 | $252.32 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.45 | 6.311% | $107.8525 | $107.85 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.87 | 8.132% | $257.2136 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.38 | $1,089.7564 | $1,089.75 | $1,089.75 | $1,089.80 | |