| 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 | $36.88 | 8.362% | $39.9639 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.50 | 7.267% | $151.7828 | $151.78 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.89 | 13.482% | $20.3019 | $20.30 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.75 | 12.488% | $127.9551 | $127.96 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.88 | 6.711% | $203.69 | $203.69 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.98 | 8.504% | $86.7815 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.33 | 8.265% | $146.515 | $146.52 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.21 | $776.9902 | $776.99 | $777.00 | $777.10 | |