| 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 | $38.77 | 3.769% | $40.2312 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.45 | 10.390% | $226.7963 | $226.80 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.62 | 10.629% | $198.7118 | $198.71 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.38 | 13.690% | $69.7829 | $69.78 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.88 | 11.148% | $97.6769 | $97.68 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.59 | 5.250% | $109.0285 | $109.03 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.51 | 7.839% | $247.5013 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.20 | $989.7289 | $989.73 | $989.80 | $989.70 | |