| 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 | $38.40 | 6.371% | $40.8465 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.87 | 8.163% | $167.512 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.38 | 11.148% | $254.9513 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.69 | 13.742% | $200.9707 | $200.97 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.63 | 7.774% | $200.0609 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.62 | 6.790% | $103.1805 | $103.18 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.74 | 13.390% | $80.2121 | $80.21 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.33 | $1,047.7340 | $1,047.73 | $1,047.70 | $1,047.80 | |