| 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 | $38.38 | 7.798% | $41.3729 | $41.37 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.52 | 3.233% | $62.4766 | $62.48 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.48 | 7.567% | $238.2394 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.65 | 10.416% | $55.9257 | $55.93 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.85 | 10.513% | $239.6474 | $239.65 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.71 | 12.795% | $7.5685 | $7.57 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.49 | 3.308% | $171.9975 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.08 | $817.2280 | $817.24 | $817.25 | $817.20 | |