| 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 | $36.27 | 12.738% | $40.8901 | $40.89 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.66 | 7.356% | $154.2276 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.28 | 9.147% | $105.0867 | $105.09 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.84 | 11.711% | $50.0912 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.82 | 11.544% | $250.7732 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.75 | 4.563% | $18.5599 | $18.56 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.70 | 5.564% | $251.9813 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.32 | $871.6100 | $871.61 | $871.65 | $871.70 | |