| 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 | $38.87 | 4.189% | $40.4983 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.97 | 5.630% | $183.7645 | $183.76 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.29 | 9.258% | $259.2583 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.45 | 12.394% | $237.6571 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.42 | 7.251% | $83.0337 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.58 | 12.662% | $130.2147 | $130.21 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.84 | 5.128% | $215.3442 | $215.34 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.42 | $1,149.7708 | $1,149.76 | $1,149.75 | $1,149.80 | |