| 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 | $39.74 | 5.419% | $41.8935 | $41.89 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.38 | 9.593% | $160.4222 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.86 | 9.438% | $274.5362 | $274.54 | $274.55 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.77 | 9.839% | $90.9137 | $90.91 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.54 | 5.606% | $258.2489 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.32 | 11.463% | $178.6975 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.36 | 6.749% | $214.9498 | $214.95 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.97 | $1,219.6618 | $1,219.66 | $1,219.65 | $1,219.50 | |