| 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 | $38.91 | 4.388% | $40.6174 | $40.62 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.78 | 3.218% | $63.7681 | $63.77 | $63.75 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.95 | 12.549% | $228.4182 | $228.42 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.43 | 3.696% | $179.84 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.96 | 7.346% | $198.5472 | $198.55 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.44 | 3.766% | $228.7418 | $228.74 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.57 | 8.375% | $137.1702 | $137.17 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.04 | $1,077.1029 | $1,077.11 | $1,077.05 | $1,077.00 | |