| 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 | $37.25 | 8.653% | $40.4732 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.37 | 5.549% | $61.609 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.99 | 7.752% | $143.2994 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.60 | 11.737% | $162.6891 | $162.69 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.79 | 11.610% | $186.1543 | $186.15 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.85 | 8.835% | $166.3543 | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.80 | 3.130% | $18.3571 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.65 | $778.9364 | $778.93 | $778.90 | $779.10 | |