| 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 | $39.28 | 3.670% | $40.7216 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.28 | 12.812% | $92.8217 | $92.82 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.76 | 8.816% | $58.4995 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.28 | 6.757% | $262.9211 | $262.92 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.40 | 3.224% | $74.7342 | $74.73 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.45 | 8.124% | $157.2664 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.70 | 7.533% | $185.7095 | $185.71 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.15 | $872.6740 | $872.67 | $872.60 | $872.60 | |