| 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 | $109.75 | 7.856% | $118.372 | $118.37 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.38 | 13.177% | $100.0258 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.94 | 11.162% | $39.9516 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.36 | 11.142% | $8.1801 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.60 | 5.751% | $42.9349 | $42.93 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.98 | 12.248% | $202.024 | $202.02 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.39 | 6.825% | $38.8736 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.40 | $550.3620 | $550.35 | $550.35 | $550.40 | |