| 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 | $38.37 | 5.268% | $40.3913 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.84 | 4.549% | $8.1966 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.36 | 8.138% | $156.108 | $156.11 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.92 | 7.148% | $130.6348 | $130.63 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.86 | 12.227% | $253.4759 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.44 | 3.354% | $128.6137 | $128.61 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.47 | 9.338% | $138.2798 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.26 | $855.7001 | $855.70 | $855.75 | $855.70 | |