| 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 | $36.55 | 11.476% | $40.7445 | $40.74 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.90 | 6.785% | $184.6313 | $184.63 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.70 | 3.812% | $179.2833 | $179.28 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.69 | 10.297% | $101.1313 | $101.13 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.46 | 9.382% | $33.3178 | $33.32 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.76 | 12.374% | $31.195 | $31.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.35 | 4.180% | $18.0752 | $18.08 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.41 | $588.3784 | $588.38 | $588.45 | $588.30 | |