| 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 | $40.75 | 7.385% | $43.7594 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.50 | 5.156% | $251.8486 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.66 | 12.549% | $194.3271 | $194.33 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.88 | 9.556% | $214.5983 | $214.60 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.62 | 8.313% | $197.8012 | $197.80 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.33 | 8.119% | $138.7491 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.98 | 12.496% | $138.3476 | $138.35 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.72 | $1,179.4313 | $1,179.44 | $1,179.45 | $1,179.30 | |