| 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 | $38.55 | 5.646% | $40.7265 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.53 | 8.627% | $87.4773 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.63 | 10.484% | $141.0107 | $141.01 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.30 | 4.745% | $94.5847 | $94.58 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.60 | 9.194% | $259.4449 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.96 | 13.677% | $57.9298 | $57.93 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.76 | 3.184% | $237.0756 | $237.08 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.33 | $918.2495 | $918.25 | $918.35 | $918.20 | |