| 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 | $35.96 | 12.270% | $40.3723 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.40 | 10.794% | $111.2372 | $111.24 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.47 | 3.858% | $251.8245 | $251.82 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.26 | 13.526% | $134.2558 | $134.26 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.44 | 12.566% | $179.4752 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.54 | 12.469% | $69.2134 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.46 | 3.634% | $63.6935 | $63.69 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.53 | $850.0719 | $850.07 | $850.05 | $850.10 | |