| 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 | $38.40 | 5.686% | $40.5834 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.80 | 3.448% | $38.0689 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.62 | 3.183% | $75.9633 | $75.96 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.80 | 11.462% | $141.3338 | $141.33 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.70 | 12.405% | $40.1286 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.63 | 12.418% | $85.0217 | $85.02 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.93 | 3.312% | $249.9427 | $249.94 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.88 | $671.0424 | $671.03 | $671.05 | $671.00 | |