| 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 | $37.29 | 7.105% | $39.9395 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.40 | 11.815% | $56.3548 | $56.35 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.31 | 12.248% | $90.1464 | $90.15 | $90.15 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.77 | 5.405% | $24.0007 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.66 | 11.700% | $118.0222 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.73 | 5.183% | $126.9874 | $126.99 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.42 | 8.628% | $258.9909 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.58 | $714.4419 | $714.44 | $714.45 | $714.40 | |