| 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 | $38.90 | 3.799% | $40.3778 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.70 | 11.500% | $149.0755 | $149.08 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.94 | 4.710% | $182.1326 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.35 | 3.485% | $183.5306 | $183.53 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.73 | 8.224% | $243.2118 | $243.21 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.40 | 6.150% | $164.9571 | $164.96 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.76 | 9.574% | $34.8007 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.78 | $998.0861 | $998.09 | $998.15 | $998.10 | |