| 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 | $38.73 | 4.865% | $40.6142 | $40.61 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.74 | 6.108% | $61.2668 | $61.27 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.98 | 12.394% | $200.0388 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.78 | 8.606% | $270.19 | $270.19 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.64 | 9.589% | $189.1944 | $189.19 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.39 | 7.803% | $52.1659 | $52.17 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.89 | 7.336% | $153.3724 | $153.37 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.15 | $966.8425 | $966.84 | $966.80 | $966.90 | |