| 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 | $38.89 | 3.770% | $40.3562 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.74 | 7.699% | $75.1093 | $75.11 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.28 | 10.161% | $27.8487 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.72 | 9.153% | $266.0277 | $266.03 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.71 | 12.627% | $240.6952 | $240.70 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.25 | 9.259% | $260.3096 | $260.31 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.34 | 6.271% | $168.2695 | $168.27 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.93 | $1,078.6162 | $1,078.63 | $1,078.60 | $1,078.60 | |