| 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 | $38.29 | 5.531% | $40.4078 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.78 | 8.654% | $154.0496 | $154.05 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.55 | 9.758% | $8.2867 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.43 | 8.634% | $85.2016 | $85.20 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.84 | 13.769% | $228.4937 | $228.49 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.36 | 4.139% | $219.0668 | $219.07 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.42 | 10.678% | $193.0446 | $193.04 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.67 | $928.5508 | $928.55 | $928.55 | $928.50 | |