| 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 | $38.86 | 5.485% | $40.9915 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.42 | 12.330% | $62.2533 | $62.25 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.87 | 7.203% | $194.9701 | $194.97 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.27 | 8.750% | $134.0561 | $134.06 | $134.05 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.60 | 10.688% | $191.0475 | $191.05 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.77 | 12.811% | $112.5515 | $112.55 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.88 | 4.356% | $191.8898 | $191.89 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.67 | $927.7598 | $927.76 | $927.75 | $927.90 | |