| 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 | $38.70 | 3.823% | $40.1795 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.26 | 7.601% | $28.256 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.91 | 6.580% | $30.8123 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.61 | 3.294% | $247.5028 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.88 | 6.333% | $81.7488 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.63 | 10.611% | $159.9767 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.93 | 10.469% | $38.5868 | $38.59 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.92 | $627.0629 | $627.07 | $627.10 | $627.10 | |