| 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 | $35.41 | 5.588% | $37.3887 | $37.39 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.41 | 5.203% | $140.3513 | $140.35 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.30 | 10.502% | $129.6188 | $129.62 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.51 | 7.609% | $160.8862 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.41 | 11.305% | $247.5535 | $247.55 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.54 | 9.412% | $240.2031 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.46 | 3.661% | $96.8816 | $96.88 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.04 | $1,052.8832 | $1,052.88 | $1,052.90 | $1,053.00 | |