| 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 | $36.88 | 6.779% | $39.3801 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.75 | 8.504% | $44.2154 | $44.22 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.98 | 7.818% | $77.6074 | $77.61 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.56 | 5.476% | $40.6715 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.67 | 10.170% | $235.4002 | $235.40 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.95 | 7.191% | $214.3284 | $214.33 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.69 | 5.871% | $235.7641 | $235.76 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.48 | $887.3671 | $887.37 | $887.35 | $887.40 | |