| 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 | $39.60 | 3.389% | $40.942 | $40.94 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.27 | 4.529% | $157.0757 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.46 | 8.343% | $232.3524 | $232.35 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.83 | 10.364% | $256.9605 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.77 | 9.600% | $60.0279 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.25 | 7.506% | $90.5738 | $90.57 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.55 | 10.609% | $20.518 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.73 | $858.4503 | $858.45 | $858.45 | $858.50 | |