| 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 | $38.25 | 5.270% | $40.2658 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.46 | 7.543% | $179.0161 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.55 | 6.379% | $47.3918 | $47.39 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.74 | 13.263% | $229.6294 | $229.63 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.53 | 5.697% | $160.1627 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.87 | 7.218% | $64.1914 | $64.19 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.29 | 12.113% | $88.8944 | $88.89 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.69 | $809.5516 | $809.55 | $809.55 | $809.60 | |