| 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 | $37.67 | 6.625% | $40.1656 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.30 | 9.482% | $219.2924 | $219.29 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.89 | 3.524% | $31.9786 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.43 | 3.748% | $151.9182 | $151.92 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.64 | 11.102% | $34.0417 | $34.04 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.83 | 5.323% | $215.7331 | $215.73 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.96 | 3.436% | $210.9681 | $210.97 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.72 | $904.0977 | $904.10 | $904.10 | $904.10 | |