| 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 | $37.58 | 6.533% | $40.0351 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.44 | 7.182% | $206.261 | $206.26 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.81 | 5.257% | $173.4741 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.75 | 6.114% | $139.8052 | $139.81 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.47 | 7.678% | $263.2404 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.54 | 9.184% | $257.172 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.69 | 4.201% | $51.7775 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.28 | $1,131.7653 | $1,131.77 | $1,131.75 | $1,131.80 | |