| 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 | $38.70 | 4.840% | $40.5731 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.95 | 9.271% | $150.7393 | $150.74 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.68 | 10.317% | $179.4637 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.73 | 9.637% | $252.9655 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.37 | 8.388% | $259.4484 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.86 | 3.132% | $142.1778 | $142.18 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.65 | 10.489% | $33.8649 | $33.86 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.94 | $1,059.2327 | $1,059.23 | $1,059.20 | $1,059.30 | |