| 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 | $37.97 | 7.648% | $40.8739 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.29 | 3.707% | $31.4129 | $31.41 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.65 | 13.184% | $196.544 | $196.54 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.90 | 7.833% | $203.6965 | $203.70 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.56 | 11.125% | $261.7661 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.65 | 6.409% | $163.4974 | $163.50 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.93 | 13.539% | $23.7637 | $23.76 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.95 | $921.5545 | $921.55 | $921.50 | $921.60 | |