| 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 | $39.68 | 3.725% | $41.1581 | $41.16 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.66 | 6.460% | $161.4572 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.81 | 7.238% | $72.7181 | $72.72 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.92 | 10.172% | $173.9836 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.72 | 4.572% | $126.2393 | $126.24 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.25 | 9.175% | $216.4394 | $216.44 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.45 | 6.473% | $38.8094 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.49 | $830.8051 | $830.81 | $830.80 | $830.80 | |