| 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 | $38.32 | 4.775% | $40.1498 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.38 | 3.179% | $116.9844 | $116.98 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.50 | 3.512% | $185.804 | $185.80 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.42 | 6.204% | $244.7153 | $244.72 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.41 | 12.369% | $172.3853 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.39 | 6.411% | $130.2364 | $130.24 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.37 | 11.172% | $252.7718 | $252.77 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.79 | $1,143.0470 | $1,143.05 | $1,143.05 | $1,143.00 | |