| 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 | $37.51 | 7.394% | $40.2835 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.95 | 5.455% | $219.2937 | $219.29 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.43 | 3.367% | $202.0101 | $202.01 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.80 | 5.754% | $7.1913 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.84 | 8.212% | $169.7197 | $169.72 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.77 | 13.857% | $95.378 | $95.38 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.44 | 10.450% | $215.8635 | $215.86 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.74 | $949.7398 | $949.73 | $949.75 | $949.80 | |