| 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 | $37.95 | 6.125% | $40.2744 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.34 | 12.163% | $80.0171 | $80.02 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.96 | 4.120% | $163.4268 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.97 | 7.869% | $89.4989 | $89.50 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.25 | 4.145% | $111.6955 | $111.70 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.54 | 5.761% | $235.3605 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.88 | 4.494% | $221.4019 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.89 | $941.6751 | $941.68 | $941.65 | $941.70 | |