| 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 | $37.26 | 9.118% | $40.6574 | $40.66 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.54 | 12.744% | $158.4504 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.69 | 10.281% | $190.4443 | $190.44 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.31 | 4.685% | $16.0273 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.79 | 3.727% | $240.4288 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.83 | 7.519% | $173.998 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.68 | 8.394% | $92.872 | $92.87 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.10 | $912.8782 | $912.88 | $912.90 | $912.90 | |