| 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 | $36.94 | 8.123% | $39.9406 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.58 | 13.120% | $51.5601 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.75 | 5.799% | $244.1312 | $244.13 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.76 | 7.383% | $150.0785 | $150.08 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.65 | 10.421% | $13.9683 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.56 | 8.368% | $258.5227 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.84 | 12.290% | $150.2889 | $150.29 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.08 | $908.4903 | $908.49 | $908.50 | $908.50 | |