| 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 | $37.87 | 6.389% | $40.2895 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.84 | 13.673% | $21.416 | $21.42 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.39 | 4.323% | $15.0121 | $15.01 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.38 | 9.451% | $11.361 | $11.36 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.87 | 12.313% | $233.465 | $233.47 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.68 | 8.712% | $208.3792 | $208.38 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.78 | 10.839% | $229.1929 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.81 | $759.1157 | $759.12 | $759.10 | $759.20 | |