| 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 | $39.57 | 3.339% | $40.8912 | $40.89 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.69 | 5.618% | $17.6276 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.42 | 11.265% | $234.1238 | $234.12 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.77 | 9.202% | $154.8157 | $154.82 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.28 | 3.374% | $75.7525 | $75.75 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.79 | 9.737% | $219.2436 | $219.24 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.33 | 7.258% | $178.4022 | $178.40 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.85 | $920.8566 | $920.85 | $920.85 | $920.80 | |