| 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 | $37.90 | 7.747% | $40.8361 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.81 | 4.597% | $175.5242 | $175.52 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.75 | 5.793% | $227.1905 | $227.19 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.92 | 11.852% | $6.6216 | $6.62 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.86 | 12.669% | $138.4251 | $138.43 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.50 | 9.390% | $218.2331 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.67 | 8.218% | $242.0512 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.41 | $1,048.8818 | $1,048.88 | $1,048.90 | $1,048.80 | |