| 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 | $37.50 | 8.326% | $40.6223 | $40.62 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.96 | 8.755% | $95.6609 | $95.66 | $95.65 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.29 | 9.346% | $198.2334 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.47 | 6.306% | $266.2646 | $266.26 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.40 | 4.151% | $10.8317 | $10.83 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.38 | 8.837% | $228.9713 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.57 | 3.657% | $146.7472 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.57 | $987.3314 | $987.32 | $987.30 | $987.30 | |