| 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 | $36.50 | 11.459% | $40.6825 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.26 | 6.272% | $146.9317 | $146.93 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.78 | 9.773% | $135.877 | $135.88 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.31 | 5.756% | $18.3064 | $18.31 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.63 | 8.583% | $150.5286 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.42 | 10.460% | $39.1249 | $39.12 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.82 | 11.458% | $236.0903 | $236.09 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.72 | $767.5414 | $767.54 | $767.60 | $767.50 | |