| 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 | $37.86 | 6.814% | $40.4398 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.85 | 4.310% | $87.4639 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.94 | 11.788% | $183.2652 | $183.27 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.88 | 13.605% | $20.3126 | $20.31 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.65 | 6.149% | $252.2631 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.57 | 11.293% | $31.7964 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.72 | 7.353% | $224.0672 | $224.07 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.47 | $839.6082 | $839.61 | $839.55 | $839.70 | |