| 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 | $35.89 | 12.525% | $40.3852 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.95 | 6.809% | $48.0106 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.96 | 3.784% | $114.1209 | $114.12 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.48 | 3.631% | $236.7761 | $236.78 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.35 | 3.239% | $156.2522 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.47 | 11.634% | $28.4332 | $28.43 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.69 | 9.754% | $265.2644 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.79 | $889.2426 | $889.24 | $889.25 | $889.30 | |