| 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 | $36.78 | 10.345% | $40.5849 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.56 | 11.381% | $8.4204 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.46 | 10.532% | $23.7202 | $23.72 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.55 | 7.637% | $228.7824 | $228.78 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.90 | 7.861% | $235.0291 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.28 | 8.739% | $258.0159 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.27 | 13.865% | $121.0043 | $121.00 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.80 | $915.5572 | $915.55 | $915.55 | $915.50 | |