| 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 | $37.65 | 5.126% | $39.5799 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.51 | 10.775% | $225.4382 | $225.44 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.71 | 5.565% | $25.0295 | $25.03 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.69 | 11.196% | $276.5333 | $276.53 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.44 | 9.571% | $142.9244 | $142.92 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.39 | 7.545% | $241.3202 | $241.32 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.82 | 9.412% | $189.0858 | $189.09 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.21 | $1,139.9113 | $1,139.91 | $1,139.95 | $1,139.80 | |