| 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 | $39.25 | 4.656% | $41.0775 | $41.08 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.93 | 9.785% | $73.4791 | $73.48 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.86 | 13.576% | $276.9664 | $276.97 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.69 | 3.594% | $187.184 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.57 | 5.327% | $171.2301 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.68 | 7.550% | $251.3228 | $251.32 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.90 | 6.197% | $215.4737 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.88 | $1,216.7336 | $1,216.73 | $1,216.75 | $1,216.80 | |