| 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 | $36.60 | 9.443% | $40.0561 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.51 | 4.405% | $137.303 | $137.30 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.55 | 8.392% | $265.0726 | $265.07 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.75 | 5.681% | $8.1903 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.56 | 3.517% | $221.0709 | $221.07 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.38 | 10.659% | $14.8062 | $14.81 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.68 | 3.336% | $205.308 | $205.31 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.03 | $891.8071 | $891.81 | $891.75 | $891.90 | |