| 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 | $35.95 | 11.388% | $40.044 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.54 | 3.869% | $53.5341 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.92 | 13.204% | $247.8262 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.46 | 11.581% | $92.0097 | $92.01 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.65 | 8.236% | $234.4933 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.91 | 7.523% | $161.1877 | $161.19 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.75 | 8.584% | $144.1453 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.18 | $973.2403 | $973.24 | $973.30 | $973.10 | |