| 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 | $7.37 | 11.733% | $8.2347 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.88 | 11.445% | $39.9865 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.27 | 4.586% | $46.3002 | $46.30 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.43 | 3.474% | $53.2167 | $53.22 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.89 | 11.317% | $107.855 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.42 | 8.431% | $135.9942 | $135.99 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.53 | 12.130% | $185.6088 | $185.61 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.79 | $577.1961 | $577.20 | $577.20 | $577.20 | |