| 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 | $38.70 | 3.545% | $40.0719 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.46 | 12.619% | $212.2418 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.40 | 3.612% | $183.8077 | $183.81 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.65 | 9.599% | $60.9918 | $60.99 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.35 | 7.777% | $113.5431 | $113.54 | $113.55 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.58 | 8.357% | $243.3482 | $243.35 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.74 | 11.361% | $163.4111 | $163.41 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.88 | $1,017.4156 | $1,017.41 | $1,017.40 | $1,017.30 | |