| 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 | $38.99 | 4.690% | $40.8186 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.76 | 11.634% | $188.3935 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.29 | 6.730% | $82.4916 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.87 | 9.574% | $156.5484 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.92 | 9.449% | $6.4794 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.42 | 8.354% | $270.2565 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.63 | 10.126% | $19.4152 | $19.42 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.88 | $764.4032 | $764.41 | $764.40 | $764.40 | |