| 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 | $36.87 | 9.765% | $40.4704 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.33 | 3.380% | $68.572 | $68.57 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.49 | 12.341% | $175.8024 | $175.80 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.26 | 8.240% | $181.0422 | $181.04 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.97 | 8.307% | $61.7025 | $61.70 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.83 | 3.407% | $246.9669 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.39 | 12.655% | $46.6279 | $46.63 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.14 | $821.1843 | $821.18 | $821.15 | $821.20 | |