| 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 | $37.83 | 5.666% | $39.9734 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.91 | 9.338% | $39.2633 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.25 | 3.442% | $228.8654 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.33 | 3.158% | $113.8142 | $113.81 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.64 | 12.416% | $189.5783 | $189.58 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.93 | 12.457% | $139.368 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.31 | 3.528% | $25.1677 | $25.17 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.20 | $776.0303 | $776.03 | $775.95 | $776.20 | |