| 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 | $38.96 | 3.113% | $40.1728 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.92 | 8.517% | $231.0544 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.99 | 7.280% | $210.2581 | $210.26 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.34 | 5.742% | $247.7958 | $247.80 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.37 | 4.259% | $33.7486 | $33.75 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.39 | 12.359% | $74.5951 | $74.60 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.38 | 4.499% | $54.7366 | $54.74 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.35 | $892.3614 | $892.37 | $892.35 | $892.40 | |