| 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 | $36.52 | 10.540% | $40.3692 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.64 | 12.269% | $8.5774 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.45 | 5.818% | $15.2907 | $15.29 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.27 | 7.836% | $151.2616 | $151.26 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.43 | 3.223% | $211.0188 | $211.02 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.49 | 9.118% | $259.1443 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.70 | 5.632% | $237.3551 | $237.36 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.50 | $923.0171 | $923.02 | $923.00 | $923.10 | |