| 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 | $40.94 | 5.318% | $43.1172 | $43.12 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.66 | 6.522% | $251.0297 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.88 | 9.564% | $261.7265 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.30 | 11.687% | $189.0861 | $189.09 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.77 | 7.117% | $37.2446 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.66 | 3.727% | $128.2688 | $128.27 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.73 | 12.108% | $259.7879 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.94 | $1,170.2608 | $1,170.27 | $1,170.30 | $1,170.20 | |