| 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 | $36.62 | 7.551% | $39.3852 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.44 | 8.200% | $30.7721 | $30.77 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.71 | 4.590% | $201.5554 | $201.56 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.53 | 8.107% | $249.2191 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.53 | 5.324% | $32.1554 | $32.16 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.59 | 7.345% | $66.1138 | $66.11 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.64 | 13.231% | $69.7956 | $69.80 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.06 | $688.9966 | $689.01 | $688.95 | $689.10 | |