| 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 | $38.97 | 5.173% | $40.9859 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.96 | 6.758% | $115.2559 | $115.26 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.60 | 4.326% | $167.5476 | $167.55 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.63 | 3.186% | $12.0005 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.93 | 7.509% | $262.2467 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.96 | 12.554% | $37.0978 | $37.10 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.43 | 12.425% | $281.5459 | $281.55 | $281.55 | $281.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.48 | $916.6803 | $916.70 | $916.70 | $916.60 | |