| 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 | $37.76 | 7.356% | $40.5376 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.48 | 4.530% | $237.7848 | $237.78 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.81 | 5.707% | $185.8435 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.26 | 8.277% | $146.4555 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.71 | 12.694% | $192.3799 | $192.38 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.31 | 8.470% | $159.7872 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.26 | 12.609% | $41.9581 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.59 | $1,004.7466 | $1,004.75 | $1,004.80 | $1,004.80 | |