| 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 | $36.62 | 9.660% | $40.1575 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.31 | 5.656% | $56.3252 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.72 | 9.748% | $129.1953 | $129.20 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.68 | 5.825% | $20.8264 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.52 | 5.459% | $167.1736 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.70 | 7.284% | $261.4511 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.87 | 7.869% | $253.3519 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.42 | $928.4810 | $928.49 | $928.50 | $928.60 | |