| 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 | $38.47 | 4.688% | $40.2735 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.33 | 10.489% | $245.6502 | $245.65 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.85 | 7.463% | $173.9289 | $173.93 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.92 | 13.152% | $196.794 | $196.79 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.26 | 9.660% | $143.9397 | $143.94 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.41 | 4.213% | $178.6315 | $178.63 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.81 | 12.364% | $6.5283 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.05 | $985.7461 | $985.74 | $985.80 | $985.70 | |