| 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 | $36.54 | 8.819% | $39.7625 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.73 | 8.198% | $23.5114 | $23.51 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.91 | 4.667% | $18.7459 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.43 | 5.682% | $183.2843 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.93 | 8.235% | $177.4296 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.52 | 9.224% | $203.7246 | $203.72 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.51 | 9.669% | $97.068 | $97.07 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.57 | $743.5263 | $743.52 | $743.50 | $743.50 | |