| 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 | $38.86 | 3.411% | $40.1855 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.47 | 6.602% | $17.5573 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.74 | 7.862% | $229.4656 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.82 | 11.318% | $271.4155 | $271.42 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.93 | 7.186% | $119.9733 | $119.97 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.49 | 13.728% | $68.7941 | $68.79 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.92 | 12.799% | $184.9001 | $184.90 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.23 | $932.2914 | $932.30 | $932.25 | $932.40 | |