| 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 | $38.27 | 4.418% | $39.9608 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.34 | 8.636% | $169.8415 | $169.84 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.43 | 8.333% | $186.7986 | $186.80 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.34 | 5.497% | $186.0334 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.70 | 8.172% | $145.7077 | $145.71 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.72 | 12.308% | $184.9937 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.29 | 8.445% | $232.3868 | $232.39 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.09 | $1,145.7225 | $1,145.72 | $1,145.75 | $1,145.70 | |