| 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 | $37.74 | 7.184% | $40.4512 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.58 | 5.432% | $166.1397 | $166.14 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.66 | 7.823% | $222.827 | $222.83 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.51 | 6.528% | $91.0921 | $91.09 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.77 | 6.348% | $105.0399 | $105.04 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.98 | 9.475% | $228.7809 | $228.78 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.60 | 11.305% | $47.4159 | $47.42 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.84 | $901.7467 | $901.75 | $901.80 | $901.70 | |