| 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 | $38.62 | 4.855% | $40.495 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.25 | 10.213% | $226.2122 | $226.21 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.48 | 11.680% | $94.3473 | $94.35 | $94.35 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.96 | 3.271% | $122.8512 | $122.85 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.65 | 3.118% | $188.345 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.82 | 9.440% | $108.1486 | $108.15 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.73 | 10.628% | $260.7834 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.51 | $1,041.1827 | $1,041.19 | $1,041.20 | $1,041.10 | |