| 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 | 5.103% | $40.8325 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.72 | 13.255% | $48.3825 | $48.38 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.83 | 4.511% | $158.6791 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.56 | 8.870% | $197.6644 | $197.66 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.53 | 8.191% | $137.976 | $137.98 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.26 | 11.799% | $211.5908 | $211.59 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.90 | 3.700% | $163.7423 | $163.74 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.65 | $958.8676 | $958.86 | $958.95 | $958.90 | |