| 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 | $38.46 | 4.500% | $40.1907 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.66 | 8.495% | $125.4853 | $125.49 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.92 | 11.161% | $128.8578 | $128.86 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.64 | 8.633% | $152.7815 | $152.78 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.34 | 4.369% | $79.6753 | $79.68 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.35 | 7.599% | $101.5197 | $101.52 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.25 | 6.239% | $20.451 | $20.45 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.62 | $648.9613 | $648.97 | $649.00 | $649.10 | |