| 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 | $36.47 | 9.425% | $39.9073 | $39.91 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.46 | 5.767% | $6.8325 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.67 | 10.548% | $128.9764 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.92 | 11.715% | $17.785 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.66 | 8.751% | $193.207 | $193.21 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.26 | 3.449% | $248.5466 | $248.55 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.37 | 11.334% | $221.9666 | $221.97 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.81 | $857.2214 | $857.24 | $857.25 | $857.20 | |