| 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 | $38.50 | 4.190% | $40.1132 | $40.11 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.89 | 5.332% | $204.2282 | $204.23 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.50 | 3.595% | $173.5216 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.93 | 3.434% | $171.628 | $171.63 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.40 | 13.145% | $51.3678 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.79 | 13.228% | $80.1541 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.49 | 13.258% | $181.7678 | $181.77 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.50 | $902.7807 | $902.78 | $902.75 | $902.80 | |