| 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 | $37.86 | 5.734% | $40.0309 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.30 | 10.560% | $39.0277 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.70 | 10.103% | $42.6099 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.26 | 13.578% | $178.6128 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.61 | 8.460% | $13.6768 | $13.68 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.85 | 9.313% | $137.5704 | $137.57 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.81 | 13.407% | $265.1569 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.39 | $716.6854 | $716.69 | $716.70 | $716.70 | |