| 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 | 3.626% | $40.2587 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.49 | 7.285% | $240.8441 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.74 | 12.627% | $158.5112 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.96 | 4.237% | $33.3141 | $33.31 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.98 | 9.760% | $71.322 | $71.32 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.44 | 12.791% | $189.9852 | $189.99 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.99 | 6.797% | $214.6513 | $214.65 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.45 | $948.8866 | $948.88 | $948.85 | $948.90 | |