| 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 | $37.50 | 8.867% | $40.8251 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.26 | 5.451% | $187.977 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.60 | 11.139% | $255.1751 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.97 | 9.581% | $268.4406 | $268.44 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.54 | 3.314% | $193.7551 | $193.76 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.70 | 8.319% | $237.9768 | $237.98 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.45 | 10.771% | $70.2842 | $70.28 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.02 | $1,254.4339 | $1,254.45 | $1,254.55 | $1,254.50 | |