| 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 | $38.92 | 4.749% | $40.7683 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.73 | 5.310% | $239.8225 | $239.82 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.98 | 4.263% | $250.2103 | $250.21 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.72 | 4.587% | $213.0646 | $213.06 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.70 | 8.524% | $172.2276 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.77 | 11.149% | $209.816 | $209.82 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.55 | 6.215% | $213.0142 | $213.01 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.37 | $1,338.9235 | $1,338.92 | $1,338.85 | $1,338.90 | |