| 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 | $36.74 | 9.207% | $40.1227 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.46 | 12.190% | $20.7103 | $20.71 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.96 | 5.753% | $42.2589 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.45 | 8.687% | $136.3478 | $136.35 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.71 | 12.865% | $131.7247 | $131.72 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.45 | 7.630% | $238.3466 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.71 | 8.185% | $51.6151 | $51.62 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.48 | $661.1261 | $661.13 | $661.05 | $661.00 | |