| 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 | $40.25 | 7.507% | $43.2716 | $43.27 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.92 | 6.282% | $189.0969 | $189.10 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.84 | 8.550% | $156.1383 | $156.14 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.96 | 12.588% | $158.704 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.38 | 3.434% | $159.6814 | $159.68 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.66 | 11.769% | $51.0337 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.42 | 4.158% | $178.5476 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.43 | $936.4735 | $936.47 | $936.50 | $936.40 | |