| 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 | $35.92 | 11.784% | $40.1528 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.47 | 8.786% | $33.1471 | $33.15 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.47 | 10.156% | $215.3219 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.46 | 7.326% | $84.208 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.96 | 9.103% | $117.7876 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.40 | 4.340% | $212.2276 | $212.23 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.46 | 8.154% | $140.0162 | $140.02 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.14 | $842.8612 | $842.87 | $842.85 | $842.80 | |