| 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 | $38.72 | 5.717% | $40.9336 | $40.93 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.46 | 5.835% | $88.3299 | $88.33 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.69 | 12.497% | $234.77 | $234.77 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.74 | 3.316% | $147.4733 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.63 | 4.741% | $257.2753 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.26 | 13.428% | $178.3769 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.92 | 6.216% | $151.8039 | $151.80 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.42 | $1,098.9629 | $1,098.96 | $1,099.00 | $1,099.00 | |