| 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 | $37.28 | 11.304% | $41.4941 | $41.49 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.52 | 8.677% | $57.0772 | $57.08 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.78 | 10.246% | $129.8477 | $129.85 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.33 | 7.276% | $241.725 | $241.73 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.42 | 6.364% | $165.3109 | $165.31 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.56 | 12.833% | $261.2761 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.46 | 12.198% | $143.0076 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.35 | $1,039.7386 | $1,039.75 | $1,039.80 | $1,039.70 | |