| 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 | $38.60 | 3.135% | $39.8101 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.70 | 7.773% | $152.7143 | $152.71 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.38 | 3.497% | $160.8136 | $160.81 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.79 | 5.425% | $122.0716 | $122.07 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.80 | 12.522% | $29.0307 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.45 | 13.305% | $161.403 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.59 | 5.651% | $180.23 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.31 | $846.0733 | $846.06 | $846.05 | $846.00 | |