| 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 | $37.93 | 5.386% | $39.9729 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.67 | 7.370% | $159.627 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.72 | 4.699% | $84.513 | $84.51 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.51 | 8.456% | $269.524 | $269.52 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.93 | 9.701% | $233.5863 | $233.59 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.96 | 8.565% | $87.8942 | $87.89 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.47 | 4.274% | $35.9432 | $35.94 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.19 | $911.0606 | $911.05 | $911.05 | $911.00 | |