| 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 | $37.41 | 7.720% | $40.2981 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.55 | 3.685% | $39.9706 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.60 | 10.679% | $110.2363 | $110.24 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.81 | 6.117% | $257.6627 | $257.66 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.93 | 9.819% | $273.3724 | $273.37 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.69 | 3.227% | $251.5539 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.47 | 10.707% | $86.8718 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.46 | $1,059.9658 | $1,059.96 | $1,059.90 | $1,060.10 | |