| 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 | $36.37 | 9.860% | $39.9561 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.33 | 4.308% | $27.4643 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.66 | 6.355% | $244.2549 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.97 | 4.166% | $176.0093 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.71 | 12.367% | $27.7659 | $27.77 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.99 | 6.715% | $219.8222 | $219.82 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.90 | 10.248% | $52.8088 | $52.81 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.93 | $788.0815 | $788.08 | $788.00 | $788.20 | |