| 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 | $38.95 | 3.387% | $40.2692 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.40 | 11.750% | $79.7895 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.25 | 11.403% | $123.9358 | $123.94 | $123.95 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.45 | 10.290% | $77.6993 | $77.70 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.53 | 6.301% | $104.7384 | $104.74 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.73 | 13.874% | $78.2656 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.51 | 9.787% | $197.0786 | $197.08 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.82 | $701.7764 | $701.79 | $701.80 | $701.80 | |