| 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 | $36.73 | 8.283% | $39.7723 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.30 | 9.250% | $81.1728 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.96 | 10.147% | $242.2793 | $242.28 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.51 | 4.780% | $28.825 | $28.83 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.62 | 13.253% | $69.7865 | $69.79 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.35 | 8.570% | $209.9201 | $209.92 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.50 | 11.259% | $197.4847 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.97 | $869.2407 | $869.24 | $869.25 | $869.30 | |