| 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 | $37.87 | 6.653% | $40.3895 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.64 | 6.524% | $135.9672 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.78 | 8.555% | $198.4168 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.78 | 4.119% | $108.0547 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.45 | 7.107% | $253.2545 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.65 | 13.694% | $7.5607 | $7.56 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.58 | 9.480% | $187.8458 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.75 | $931.4892 | $931.49 | $931.45 | $931.60 | |