| 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 | $37.93 | 5.384% | $39.9722 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.43 | 3.164% | $238.7524 | $238.75 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.28 | 7.271% | $166.5704 | $166.57 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.97 | 6.724% | $103.4903 | $103.49 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.31 | 13.792% | $284.8328 | $284.83 | $284.85 | $284.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.70 | 7.571% | $237.4092 | $237.41 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.38 | 9.850% | $178.3744 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.00 | $1,249.4017 | $1,249.39 | $1,249.35 | $1,249.50 | |