| 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 | $35.75 | 12.642% | $40.2695 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.74 | 13.440% | $261.7515 | $261.75 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.25 | 3.648% | $185.789 | $185.79 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.57 | 5.300% | $146.9672 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.37 | 4.176% | $91.0186 | $91.02 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.94 | 12.553% | $112.4855 | $112.49 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.83 | 4.252% | $65.5015 | $65.50 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.45 | $903.7828 | $903.79 | $903.75 | $903.90 | |