| 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 | $36.46 | 9.854% | $40.0528 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.60 | 4.610% | $158.5888 | $158.59 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.45 | 9.850% | $182.8453 | $182.85 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.42 | 12.107% | $163.026 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.57 | 11.201% | $180.7795 | $180.78 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.29 | 10.366% | $31.2225 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.99 | 9.800% | $10.969 | $10.97 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.78 | $767.4839 | $767.49 | $767.50 | $767.50 | |