| 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 | $37.35 | 7.361% | $40.0993 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.35 | 7.391% | $85.2148 | $85.21 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.90 | 8.656% | $31.4016 | $31.40 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.81 | 8.708% | $40.0154 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.85 | 12.478% | $133.6801 | $133.68 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.79 | 6.672% | $14.7101 | $14.71 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.64 | 10.712% | $238.7394 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.69 | $583.8607 | $583.86 | $583.85 | $583.80 | |