| 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 | $38.74 | 3.187% | $39.9746 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.25 | 10.341% | $137.0987 | $137.10 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.96 | 10.388% | $153.3952 | $153.40 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.73 | 13.426% | $203.8605 | $203.86 | $203.85 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.44 | 9.748% | $144.2528 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.41 | 10.630% | $74.5757 | $74.58 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.58 | 5.549% | $175.8235 | $175.82 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.11 | $928.9810 | $928.98 | $928.95 | $929.10 | |