| 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 | $37.88 | 9.238% | $41.3794 | $41.38 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.48 | 9.835% | $87.2969 | $87.30 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.32 | 11.115% | $42.5793 | $42.58 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.59 | 7.643% | $77.0616 | $77.06 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.71 | 13.539% | $278.9767 | $278.98 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.69 | 6.231% | $205.7588 | $205.76 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.85 | 8.236% | $128.6385 | $128.64 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.52 | $861.6912 | $861.70 | $861.75 | $861.80 | |