| 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 | $38.32 | 4.872% | $40.187 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.74 | 12.525% | $145.9899 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.86 | 7.526% | $190.1705 | $190.17 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.47 | 4.223% | $238.1183 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.33 | 5.355% | $80.4175 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.51 | 8.233% | $84.9737 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.26 | 13.426% | $100.1098 | $100.11 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.49 | $879.9667 | $879.97 | $879.90 | $880.00 | |