| 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 | $36.56 | 10.740% | $40.4865 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.94 | 8.419% | $88.8385 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.97 | 3.383% | $170.5509 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.76 | 8.134% | $181.4056 | $181.41 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.81 | 12.841% | $112.6266 | $112.63 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.45 | 9.841% | $85.0719 | $85.07 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.98 | 8.754% | $240.3246 | $240.32 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.47 | $919.3046 | $919.31 | $919.30 | $919.30 | |