| 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 | $38.55 | 5.749% | $40.7662 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.90 | 13.305% | $63.3375 | $63.34 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.77 | 13.201% | $26.9079 | $26.91 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.85 | 7.526% | $211.6649 | $211.66 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.35 | 10.736% | $208.5713 | $208.57 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.38 | 10.397% | $205.7579 | $205.76 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.42 | 8.515% | $215.3155 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.22 | $972.3212 | $972.33 | $972.25 | $972.40 | |