| 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 | $36.48 | 5.317% | $38.4196 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.30 | 4.542% | $35.8579 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.81 | 8.282% | $254.257 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.77 | 10.129% | $64.7228 | $64.72 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.34 | 9.591% | $5.8522 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.66 | 8.843% | $187.9283 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.51 | 5.266% | $254.2279 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.87 | $841.2657 | $841.27 | $841.25 | $841.30 | |