| 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 | $38.75 | 4.375% | $40.4453 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.96 | 3.729% | $167.9995 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.65 | 12.775% | $122.53 | $122.53 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.78 | 8.643% | $267.0228 | $267.02 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.90 | 3.770% | $235.4541 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.56 | 9.154% | $126.1384 | $126.14 | $126.15 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.76 | 9.350% | $228.2791 | $228.28 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.36 | $1,187.8692 | $1,187.87 | $1,187.90 | $1,187.80 | |