| 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 | $36.40 | 10.461% | $40.2078 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.80 | 8.380% | $162.3532 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.52 | 5.452% | $14.2571 | $14.26 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.36 | 8.606% | $179.5909 | $179.59 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.56 | 11.476% | $139.9693 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.90 | 8.557% | $95.4216 | $95.42 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.61 | 13.604% | $233.5812 | $233.58 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.15 | $865.3811 | $865.38 | $865.35 | $865.50 | |