| 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 | $36.88 | 10.534% | $40.7649 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.34 | 11.268% | $221.8016 | $221.80 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.82 | 12.792% | $183.6479 | $183.65 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.48 | 9.709% | $151.925 | $151.93 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.38 | 8.176% | $244.8888 | $244.89 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.47 | 8.689% | $237.4529 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.98 | 6.490% | $258.7494 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.35 | $1,339.2305 | $1,339.23 | $1,339.25 | $1,339.20 | |