| 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 | $36.52 | 11.643% | $40.772 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.95 | 8.612% | $257.3561 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.52 | 8.429% | $23.3339 | $23.33 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.41 | 9.759% | $27.8898 | $27.89 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.76 | 10.741% | $80.5752 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.33 | 7.742% | $7.8975 | $7.90 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.81 | 4.455% | $254.6717 | $254.67 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.30 | $692.4962 | $692.50 | $692.50 | $692.60 | |