| 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 | $35.82 | 12.459% | $40.2828 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.47 | 9.694% | $34.5207 | $34.52 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.79 | 5.111% | $163.7524 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.83 | 5.456% | $84.1855 | $84.19 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.56 | 3.249% | $203.9787 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.72 | 4.408% | $235.6697 | $235.67 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.81 | 4.271% | $144.7386 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.00 | $907.1284 | $907.13 | $907.15 | $907.20 | |