| 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 | $37.56 | 7.688% | $40.4476 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.88 | 6.129% | $23.221 | $23.22 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.53 | 13.610% | $110.8038 | $110.80 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.28 | 8.431% | $256.2008 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.87 | 8.704% | $193.3518 | $193.35 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.93 | 10.707% | $127.2356 | $127.24 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.66 | 11.232% | $236.546 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.71 | $987.8066 | $987.81 | $987.80 | $987.70 | |