| 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 | $37.63 | 7.403% | $40.4157 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.28 | 12.634% | $94.9279 | $94.93 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.57 | 3.522% | $225.2328 | $225.23 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.88 | 10.251% | $242.4199 | $242.42 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.25 | 8.482% | $233.5075 | $233.51 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.37 | 5.770% | $68.0841 | $68.08 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.88 | 5.374% | $20.9484 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.86 | $925.5363 | $925.54 | $925.55 | $925.40 | |