| 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 | $37.73 | 6.201% | $40.0696 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.65 | 10.560% | $72.5826 | $72.58 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.82 | 5.218% | $83.985 | $83.99 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.32 | 5.298% | $48.774 | $48.77 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.66 | 3.621% | $147.8257 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.80 | 6.141% | $242.8506 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.72 | 13.545% | $244.9393 | $244.94 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.70 | $881.0268 | $881.03 | $881.05 | $881.10 | |