| 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 | $39.46 | 3.315% | $40.7681 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.62 | 7.514% | $252.2493 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.79 | 6.719% | $55.2698 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.28 | 5.776% | $92.3213 | $92.32 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.71 | 6.482% | $171.1272 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.47 | 3.162% | $254.2634 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.80 | 12.711% | $198.1459 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.13 | $1,064.1450 | $1,064.15 | $1,064.10 | $1,064.10 | |