| 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 | $35.79 | 12.480% | $40.2566 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.37 | 11.303% | $49.3851 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.74 | 6.174% | $162.1702 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.69 | 9.666% | $206.9288 | $206.93 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.97 | 12.289% | $165.0311 | $165.03 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.39 | 6.612% | $102.7633 | $102.76 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.38 | 7.586% | $260.7669 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.33 | $987.3020 | $987.31 | $987.30 | $987.40 | |