| 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 | $39.94 | 5.393% | $42.094 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.26 | 6.545% | $232.5451 | $232.55 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.97 | 4.842% | $262.0735 | $262.07 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.99 | 12.181% | $131.2406 | $131.24 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.62 | 5.751% | $204.7551 | $204.76 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.86 | 4.415% | $177.3593 | $177.36 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.47 | 8.857% | $97.3944 | $97.39 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.11 | $1,147.4620 | $1,147.46 | $1,147.45 | $1,147.50 | |