| 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 | $38.70 | 4.175% | $40.3157 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.95 | 3.465% | $102.3786 | $102.38 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.72 | 4.394% | $151.079 | $151.08 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.42 | 13.457% | $140.0286 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.59 | 12.401% | $213.1011 | $213.10 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.25 | 3.570% | $219.8273 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.43 | 10.687% | $87.9187 | $87.92 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.06 | $954.6490 | $954.66 | $954.70 | $954.60 | |