| 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 | $36.96 | 8.798% | $40.2117 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.77 | 11.468% | $209.3035 | $209.30 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.80 | 11.408% | $124.5541 | $124.55 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.34 | 10.310% | $117.3037 | $117.30 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.91 | 13.425% | $163.2299 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.30 | 3.623% | $123.6222 | $123.62 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.77 | 10.500% | $50.5759 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.85 | $828.8010 | $828.79 | $828.80 | $828.80 | |