| 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 | $37.58 | 7.438% | $40.3752 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.89 | 7.758% | $170.1391 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.71 | 9.424% | $170.3841 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.99 | 8.345% | $28.1589 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.70 | 5.178% | $215.2994 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.31 | 3.189% | $40.5636 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.25 | 9.468% | $133.8246 | $133.82 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.43 | $798.7449 | $798.74 | $798.75 | $798.80 | |