| 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 | $38.61 | 6.800% | $41.2355 | $41.24 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.47 | 5.741% | $129.501 | $129.50 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.40 | 12.233% | $272.0528 | $272.05 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.56 | 5.550% | $228.5791 | $228.58 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.97 | 3.844% | $251.2713 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.95 | 6.502% | $6.3369 | $6.34 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.76 | 9.437% | $85.0982 | $85.10 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.72 | $1,014.0748 | $1,014.08 | $1,014.10 | $1,014.10 | |