| 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 | $38.85 | 5.195% | $40.8683 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.88 | 11.410% | $138.0147 | $138.01 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.35 | 7.185% | $14.3092 | $14.31 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.57 | 13.107% | $69.64 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.91 | 12.258% | $192.9827 | $192.98 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.43 | 8.629% | $24.3655 | $24.37 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.77 | 9.288% | $94.8292 | $94.83 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.76 | $575.0096 | $575.01 | $575.00 | $575.00 | |