| 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 | $78.33 | 4.264% | $81.67 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.80 | 10.461% | $36.2312 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.97 | 12.545% | $79.8732 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.49 | 4.395% | $142.4887 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.28 | 7.517% | $217.4854 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.26 | 5.433% | $241.7157 | $241.72 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.78 | 11.136% | $240.9206 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.91 | $1,040.3848 | $1,040.39 | $1,040.35 | $1,040.40 | |