| 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 | $36.44 | 9.294% | $39.8267 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.57 | 10.709% | $8.3807 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.61 | 11.258% | $267.6979 | $267.70 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.35 | 10.435% | $79.8997 | $79.90 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.65 | 11.563% | $243.9325 | $243.93 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.91 | 3.683% | $178.2414 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.40 | 5.403% | $10.9619 | $10.96 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.93 | $828.9408 | $828.94 | $829.00 | $828.90 | |