| 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 | $39.54 | 3.307% | $40.8476 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.29 | 5.548% | $178.6822 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.75 | 5.853% | $181.8025 | $181.80 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.33 | 12.868% | $145.9722 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.35 | 8.300% | $264.6311 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.29 | 7.712% | $244.8186 | $244.82 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.25 | 6.676% | $134.6785 | $134.68 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.80 | $1,191.4327 | $1,191.43 | $1,191.45 | $1,191.40 | |