| 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 | $38.59 | 4.745% | $40.4211 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.42 | 9.468% | $10.3119 | $10.31 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.84 | 6.561% | $36.0602 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.98 | 6.216% | $225.1567 | $225.16 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.52 | 5.447% | $66.9799 | $66.98 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.54 | 6.781% | $172.494 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.76 | 3.135% | $252.4332 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.65 | $803.8570 | $803.85 | $803.85 | $803.90 | |