| 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 | $37.25 | 5.413% | $39.2663 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.50 | 5.594% | $225.4432 | $225.44 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.44 | 9.690% | $157.3393 | $157.34 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.39 | 10.332% | $231.0242 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.79 | 8.873% | $87.9585 | $87.96 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.37 | 9.302% | $44.1252 | $44.13 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.67 | 5.723% | $232.2417 | $232.24 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.41 | $1,017.3984 | $1,017.40 | $1,017.40 | $1,017.30 | |