| 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 | $35.56 | 10.842% | $39.4154 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.41 | 5.265% | $95.1701 | $95.17 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.81 | 4.424% | $81.2523 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.98 | 9.407% | $125.7962 | $125.80 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.64 | 10.520% | $100.1753 | $100.18 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.75 | 8.545% | $216.8186 | $216.82 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.84 | 9.826% | $84.3903 | $84.39 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.99 | $743.0182 | $743.03 | $743.00 | $743.10 | |