| 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 | $38.95 | 3.691% | $40.3876 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.45 | 13.193% | $29.9395 | $29.94 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.40 | 6.690% | $80.4443 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.62 | 12.171% | $199.2381 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.91 | 4.678% | $132.8468 | $132.85 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.69 | 8.308% | $156.7108 | $156.71 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.58 | 8.574% | $109.2037 | $109.20 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.60 | $748.7708 | $748.77 | $748.80 | $748.60 | |