| 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 | $37.52 | 8.542% | $40.725 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.92 | 12.271% | $87.4816 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.54 | 10.794% | $176.7607 | $176.76 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.76 | 11.833% | $25.4532 | $25.45 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.37 | 8.351% | $259.3598 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.60 | 12.816% | $89.8015 | $89.80 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.38 | 6.821% | $215.1161 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.09 | $894.6979 | $894.70 | $894.70 | $894.80 | |