| 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 | $36.69 | 10.858% | $40.6738 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.81 | 11.568% | $52.225 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.49 | 7.370% | $100.3802 | $100.38 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.75 | 12.645% | $147.2833 | $147.28 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.90 | 8.415% | $94.2126 | $94.21 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.30 | 11.551% | $265.826 | $265.83 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.74 | 4.244% | $195.7077 | $195.71 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.68 | $896.3086 | $896.31 | $896.35 | $896.30 | |