| 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 | $38.74 | 5.242% | $40.7708 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.70 | 5.775% | $79.0139 | $79.01 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.78 | 10.672% | $58.4127 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.86 | 8.378% | $100.6398 | $100.64 | $100.65 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.80 | 3.743% | $181.3428 | $181.34 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.99 | 9.657% | $237.9447 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.44 | 13.448% | $180.8815 | $180.88 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.31 | $879.0062 | $878.99 | $879.00 | $878.90 | |