| 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 | $37.45 | 7.475% | $40.2494 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.71 | 7.638% | $240.797 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.64 | 5.150% | $166.81 | $166.81 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.93 | 5.285% | $131.5326 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.68 | 4.145% | $51.7392 | $51.74 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.63 | 9.367% | $244.5774 | $244.58 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.47 | 8.382% | $5.9285 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.51 | $881.6341 | $881.64 | $881.70 | $881.50 | |