| 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 | $35.44 | 11.234% | $39.4213 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.70 | 3.491% | $7.9688 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.50 | 3.535% | $258.3198 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.70 | 10.518% | $218.4941 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.47 | 6.838% | $36.8271 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.85 | 4.647% | $6.1218 | $6.12 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.27 | 4.513% | $175.864 | $175.86 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.93 | $743.0169 | $743.01 | $742.95 | $743.00 | |