| 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 | $38.38 | 4.833% | $40.2349 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.25 | 5.177% | $152.7696 | $152.77 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.86 | 3.667% | $229.9956 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.75 | 11.335% | $186.7645 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.40 | 3.624% | $16.9943 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.93 | 7.799% | $211.2106 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.45 | 5.362% | $248.0748 | $248.07 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.02 | $1,086.0443 | $1,086.03 | $1,086.00 | $1,086.10 | |