| 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 | $38.55 | 5.170% | $40.543 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.54 | 11.607% | $125.6025 | $125.60 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.68 | 10.125% | $236.4164 | $236.42 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.79 | 7.871% | $172.3671 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.81 | 3.816% | $135.8017 | $135.80 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.41 | 5.502% | $156.5755 | $156.58 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.37 | 3.749% | $220.3318 | $220.33 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.15 | $1,087.6380 | $1,087.64 | $1,087.65 | $1,087.60 | |