| 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 | $37.75 | 6.411% | $40.1702 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.60 | 6.694% | $145.744 | $145.74 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.53 | 3.232% | $250.3686 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.97 | 3.244% | $58.8181 | $58.82 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.79 | 9.601% | $217.8758 | $217.88 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.95 | 12.305% | $160.54 | $160.54 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.72 | 8.578% | $153.8767 | $153.88 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.31 | $1,027.3934 | $1,027.40 | $1,027.40 | $1,027.40 | |