| 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 | $41.30 | 7.446% | $44.3752 | $44.38 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.38 | 7.474% | $219.6554 | $219.66 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.48 | 4.293% | $194.4856 | $194.49 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.30 | 11.817% | $225.0876 | $225.09 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.57 | 8.377% | $218.4555 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.66 | 13.152% | $98.0575 | $98.06 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.70 | 12.202% | $38.9341 | $38.93 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.39 | $1,039.0509 | $1,039.07 | $1,039.10 | $1,039.20 | |