| 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 | $38.77 | 5.635% | $40.9547 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.62 | 3.246% | $219.5216 | $219.52 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.41 | 9.313% | $87.8986 | $87.90 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.41 | 11.155% | $214.9849 | $214.98 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.47 | 12.452% | $200.6931 | $200.69 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.32 | 12.292% | $268.7372 | $268.74 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.69 | 13.462% | $235.6492 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.69 | $1,268.4393 | $1,268.43 | $1,268.45 | $1,268.40 | |