| 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 | $38.74 | 4.405% | $40.4465 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.92 | 7.645% | $53.7364 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.66 | 3.693% | $177.9994 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.28 | 7.737% | $114.5029 | $114.50 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.92 | 12.855% | $170.3208 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.93 | 3.841% | $132.8438 | $132.84 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.25 | 9.417% | $188.4708 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.70 | $878.3206 | $878.32 | $878.30 | $878.20 | |