| 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 | $36.38 | 11.738% | $40.6503 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.98 | 5.652% | $86.6135 | $86.61 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.73 | 9.180% | $115.436 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.31 | 10.650% | $37.964 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.91 | 9.647% | $235.6424 | $235.64 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.53 | 12.526% | $235.7757 | $235.78 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.75 | 8.163% | $237.6882 | $237.69 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.59 | $989.7701 | $989.77 | $989.80 | $989.80 | |