| 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 | $38.99 | 3.363% | $40.3012 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.86 | 12.198% | $60.4298 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.55 | 9.174% | $146.8936 | $146.89 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.97 | 7.183% | $187.5381 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.32 | 12.237% | $101.3725 | $101.37 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.75 | 5.805% | $19.8384 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.98 | 11.743% | $102.7812 | $102.78 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.42 | $659.1548 | $659.15 | $659.20 | $659.10 | |