| 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 | $36.40 | 8.730% | $39.5777 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.94 | 7.474% | $35.4019 | $35.40 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.96 | 4.499% | $73.1075 | $73.11 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.36 | 11.644% | $241.553 | $241.55 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.96 | 11.506% | $233.0029 | $233.00 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.51 | 6.718% | $18.6863 | $18.69 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.91 | 3.724% | $215.6526 | $215.65 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.04 | $856.9819 | $856.98 | $857.00 | $857.10 | |