| 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 | $38.39 | 6.613% | $40.9287 | $40.93 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.40 | 11.301% | $175.1878 | $175.19 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.84 | 4.200% | $196.7713 | $196.77 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.83 | 12.607% | $76.3813 | $76.38 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.72 | 12.686% | $34.6171 | $34.62 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.50 | 11.726% | $277.6391 | $277.64 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.49 | 7.322% | $182.9733 | $182.97 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.17 | $984.4986 | $984.50 | $984.50 | $984.50 | |