| 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 | $38.47 | 6.248% | $40.8736 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.80 | 7.539% | $33.122 | $33.12 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.41 | 5.732% | $19.4653 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.68 | 6.493% | $256.3074 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.96 | 10.511% | $232.0289 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.72 | 7.238% | $180.932 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.45 | 8.747% | $36.3759 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.49 | $799.1051 | $799.11 | $799.10 | $799.10 | |