| 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 | $35.84 | 10.430% | $39.5781 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.33 | 4.552% | $100.7149 | $100.71 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.28 | 5.553% | $86.849 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.45 | 5.426% | $156.5049 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.42 | 7.854% | $8.0028 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.92 | 4.498% | $206.8224 | $206.82 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.77 | 9.605% | $249.6473 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.01 | $848.1194 | $848.11 | $848.10 | $848.00 | |