| 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 | $38.93 | 3.499% | $40.2922 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.76 | 4.651% | $253.0043 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.58 | 9.494% | $93.705 | $93.71 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.46 | 5.451% | $71.1372 | $71.14 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.49 | 10.181% | $192.2548 | $192.25 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.86 | 3.128% | $44.2007 | $44.20 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.49 | 11.527% | $177.8744 | $177.87 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.57 | $872.4686 | $872.46 | $872.45 | $872.50 | |