| 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 | $37.37 | 7.489% | $40.1686 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.98 | 8.748% | $24.9903 | $24.99 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.26 | 7.403% | $178.5682 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.26 | 9.846% | $228.7653 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.46 | 3.124% | $164.4415 | $164.44 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.96 | 13.789% | $175.1895 | $175.19 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.69 | 13.390% | $55.2096 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.98 | $867.3330 | $867.34 | $867.30 | $867.40 | |