| 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 | $36.70 | 8.527% | $39.8294 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.77 | 5.281% | $11.3388 | $11.34 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.87 | 9.509% | $165.2162 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.29 | 10.367% | $274.0302 | $274.03 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.26 | 12.239% | $240.4833 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.94 | 13.718% | $188.7036 | $188.70 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.34 | 3.354% | $74.7663 | $74.77 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.17 | $994.3678 | $994.37 | $994.40 | $994.30 | |