| 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 | $36.83 | 8.403% | $39.9248 | $39.92 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.87 | 5.534% | $36.7997 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.67 | 10.488% | $265.9115 | $265.91 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.29 | 6.566% | $148.4358 | $148.44 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.39 | 13.582% | $227.607 | $227.61 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.85 | 13.728% | $8.9276 | $8.93 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.51 | 8.518% | $228.4412 | $228.44 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.41 | $956.0476 | $956.05 | $956.05 | $955.90 | |