| 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 | $36.53 | 5.436% | $38.5158 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.91 | 4.242% | $230.281 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.41 | 13.715% | $147.1586 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.74 | 13.364% | $260.4425 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.59 | 5.696% | $108.4335 | $108.43 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.91 | 3.137% | $19.5032 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.99 | 6.660% | $236.7745 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.08 | $1,041.1091 | $1,041.10 | $1,041.10 | $1,041.10 | |