| 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 | $36.65 | 9.862% | $40.2644 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.88 | 4.466% | $172.2435 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.87 | 5.655% | $179.4761 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.63 | 10.857% | $8.4584 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.75 | 13.676% | $16.7672 | $16.77 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.40 | 6.337% | $247.1272 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.78 | 5.112% | $53.3759 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.96 | $717.7127 | $717.72 | $717.75 | $717.80 | |