| 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 | $37.61 | 7.461% | $40.4161 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.62 | 8.344% | $239.0285 | $239.03 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.48 | 5.575% | $10.0085 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.45 | 12.547% | $51.1526 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.86 | 3.712% | $82.8244 | $82.82 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.65 | 8.462% | $159.0595 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.71 | 9.166% | $215.8321 | $215.83 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.38 | $798.3217 | $798.32 | $798.30 | $798.30 | |