| 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 | $36.59 | 9.544% | $40.0821 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.80 | 3.786% | $195.948 | $195.95 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.85 | 6.828% | $249.8173 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.87 | 12.850% | $213.1398 | $213.14 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.46 | 13.533% | $30.0408 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.73 | 8.185% | $144.6758 | $144.68 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.98 | 12.711% | $15.757 | $15.76 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.28 | $889.4608 | $889.47 | $889.50 | $889.40 | |