| 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 | $36.61 | 7.641% | $39.4074 | $39.41 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.47 | 8.530% | $10.2778 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.69 | 7.671% | $78.266 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.25 | 4.318% | $253.7535 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.94 | 5.600% | $24.2246 | $24.22 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.79 | 9.780% | $216.0361 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.83 | 10.862% | $278.0752 | $278.08 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.58 | $900.0406 | $900.05 | $900.05 | $900.10 | |