| 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 | $35.43 | 13.539% | $40.2269 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.65 | 13.424% | $6.4085 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.64 | 6.461% | $27.2966 | $27.30 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.90 | 5.787% | $150.1118 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.58 | 11.854% | $166.1927 | $166.19 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.39 | 6.534% | $160.2165 | $160.22 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.77 | 7.294% | $231.5083 | $231.51 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.36 | $781.9613 | $781.97 | $781.95 | $781.90 | |