| 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 | $36.42 | 10.580% | $40.2732 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.37 | 10.678% | $9.2637 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.36 | 8.242% | $28.5326 | $28.53 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.47 | 6.809% | $89.1535 | $89.15 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.30 | 12.138% | $207.7917 | $207.79 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.61 | 6.447% | $106.0319 | $106.03 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.79 | 9.440% | $91.6998 | $91.70 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.32 | $572.7464 | $572.73 | $572.75 | $572.80 | |