| 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 | $36.77 | 10.851% | $40.7599 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.56 | 11.435% | $17.3393 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.78 | 11.432% | $198.1038 | $198.10 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.72 | 13.647% | $145.1499 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.68 | 13.362% | $188.9518 | $188.95 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.54 | 13.849% | $265.883 | $265.88 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.66 | 9.627% | $132.2759 | $132.28 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.71 | $988.4636 | $988.46 | $988.50 | $988.50 | |