| 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 | $36.87 | 8.252% | $39.9125 | $39.91 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.76 | 10.174% | $12.9565 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.54 | 3.526% | $7.8059 | $7.81 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.94 | 8.671% | $15.1487 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.64 | 8.589% | $20.241 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.87 | 5.373% | $37.7973 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.87 | 12.397% | $54.9284 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $173.49 | $188.7903 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.70 | |