| 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 | $40.99 | 5.842% | $43.3846 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.43 | 9.836% | $164.1279 | $164.13 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.25 | 10.610% | $198.2684 | $198.27 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.28 | 9.828% | $197.9979 | $198.00 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.87 | 10.566% | $109.3166 | $109.32 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.73 | 11.695% | $38.7917 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.95 | 4.125% | $243.6004 | $243.60 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.50 | $995.4875 | $995.49 | $995.50 | $995.50 | |