| 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 | $39.40 | 3.305% | $40.7022 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.96 | 5.592% | $77.0399 | $77.04 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.40 | 8.671% | $49.3366 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.41 | 13.824% | $236.0824 | $236.08 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.26 | 12.627% | $180.496 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.92 | 10.868% | $48.6932 | $48.69 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.41 | 8.343% | $24.2797 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.76 | $656.6300 | $656.63 | $656.70 | $656.60 | |