| 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 | $36.88 | 8.652% | $40.0709 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.84 | 4.539% | $23.8767 | $23.88 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.72 | 4.489% | $220.1792 | $220.18 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.95 | 7.817% | $153.0462 | $153.05 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.98 | 10.589% | $213.4147 | $213.41 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.82 | 11.619% | $138.2066 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.87 | 5.349% | $70.4469 | $70.45 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.06 | $859.2412 | $859.25 | $859.25 | $859.20 | |