| 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 | $37.39 | 5.335% | $39.3848 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.55 | 6.155% | $24.9995 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.81 | 11.871% | $74.741 | $74.74 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.63 | 12.825% | $174.4613 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.95 | 7.823% | $148.7418 | $148.74 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.43 | 8.812% | $261.6167 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.44 | 5.737% | $77.6533 | $77.65 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.20 | $801.5984 | $801.59 | $801.60 | $801.60 | |