| 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 | $36.77 | 9.127% | $40.126 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.70 | 6.841% | $68.0577 | $68.06 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.51 | 3.266% | $242.1691 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.43 | 9.263% | $180.7538 | $180.75 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.34 | 13.644% | $278.8142 | $278.81 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.63 | 6.667% | $22.0054 | $22.01 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.34 | 11.235% | $157.2195 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.72 | $989.1457 | $989.15 | $989.10 | $989.20 | |