| 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 | $38.67 | 3.352% | $39.9662 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.44 | 8.344% | $100.1532 | $100.15 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.30 | 4.757% | $195.1623 | $195.16 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.91 | 3.193% | $168.1117 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.45 | 12.402% | $29.7303 | $29.73 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.87 | 3.785% | $6.0922 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.52 | 7.560% | $162.9749 | $162.97 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.16 | $702.1908 | $702.18 | $702.15 | $702.30 | |