| 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 | $37.55 | 9.180% | $40.9971 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.45 | 9.680% | $20.236 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.54 | 10.326% | $206.9054 | $206.91 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.68 | 5.727% | $193.1421 | $193.14 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.60 | 12.503% | $37.801 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.58 | 9.633% | $239.6358 | $239.64 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.61 | 8.369% | $176.2188 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.01 | $914.9362 | $914.95 | $914.95 | $914.80 | |