| 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 | $38.27 | 5.284% | $40.2922 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.49 | 10.672% | $128.9218 | $128.92 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.91 | 11.231% | $58.8523 | $58.85 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.55 | 8.255% | $165.143 | $165.14 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.79 | 4.474% | $46.7939 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.63 | 4.672% | $152.4338 | $152.43 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.49 | 5.156% | $247.6319 | $247.63 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.13 | $840.0689 | $840.05 | $840.10 | $840.00 | |