| 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 | $10.52 | 3.106% | $10.8468 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.83 | 8.488% | $39.9561 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.84 | 11.173% | $50.9617 | $50.96 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.83 | 9.508% | $139.9841 | $139.98 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.88 | 7.365% | $88.9841 | $88.98 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.85 | 10.723% | $87.3051 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.84 | 11.638% | $122.6232 | $122.62 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.59 | $540.6611 | $540.66 | $540.65 | $540.70 | |