| 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 | $36.77 | 8.587% | $39.9274 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.81 | 8.848% | $242.5242 | $242.52 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.83 | 12.106% | $36.8044 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.99 | 3.503% | $245.2918 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.30 | 7.371% | $162.4523 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.50 | 8.188% | $267.7653 | $267.77 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.70 | 9.698% | $212.485 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.90 | $1,207.2504 | $1,207.25 | $1,207.25 | $1,207.30 | |