| 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 | $35.94 | 11.384% | $40.0314 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.41 | 6.798% | $169.1787 | $169.18 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.58 | 13.257% | $92.3951 | $92.40 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.79 | 5.374% | $256.8913 | $256.89 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.92 | 11.810% | $21.1545 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.96 | 7.558% | $262.3985 | $262.40 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.83 | 6.851% | $128.0396 | $128.04 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.43 | $970.0891 | $970.09 | $970.15 | $970.10 | |