| 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 | $38.86 | 5.572% | $41.0253 | $41.03 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.39 | 12.733% | $80.4801 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.75 | 11.278% | $225.6161 | $225.62 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.52 | 8.471% | $252.2168 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.41 | 8.529% | $261.9999 | $262.00 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.36 | 5.241% | $17.2174 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.55 | 11.804% | $263.3543 | $263.35 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.84 | $1,141.9099 | $1,141.92 | $1,141.90 | $1,141.90 | |