| 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 | $38.95 | 3.242% | $40.2128 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.80 | 13.509% | $177.9821 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.30 | 4.512% | $77.6524 | $77.65 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.48 | 7.363% | $192.6951 | $192.70 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.95 | 10.554% | $227.686 | $227.69 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.72 | 7.583% | $77.1585 | $77.16 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.55 | 7.560% | $257.66 | $257.66 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.75 | $1,051.0469 | $1,051.05 | $1,051.05 | $1,051.20 | |