| 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 | $36.99 | 9.639% | $40.5555 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.88 | 3.791% | $73.5671 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.96 | 13.602% | $222.6145 | $222.61 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.33 | 3.637% | $256.3254 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.71 | 13.555% | $271.0671 | $271.07 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.78 | 13.740% | $237.4664 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.55 | 3.593% | $175.6419 | $175.64 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.20 | $1,277.2379 | $1,277.25 | $1,277.20 | $1,277.30 | |