| 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 | 4.356% | $40.4275 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.84 | 7.621% | $204.3077 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.39 | 5.125% | $118.15 | $118.15 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.57 | 12.310% | $92.7344 | $92.73 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.72 | 3.268% | $216.5736 | $216.57 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.49 | 7.137% | $267.2961 | $267.30 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.82 | 5.346% | $6.1311 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.57 | $945.6204 | $945.62 | $945.65 | $945.60 | |