| 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 | $36.98 | 8.510% | $40.127 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.33 | 12.454% | $7.1183 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.65 | 3.505% | $74.1613 | $74.16 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.42 | 3.227% | $197.5971 | $197.60 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.78 | 5.470% | $18.7526 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.45 | 11.764% | $172.6195 | $172.62 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.27 | 7.602% | $154.1614 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.88 | $664.5372 | $664.54 | $664.50 | $664.60 | |