| 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 | $36.52 | 10.717% | $40.4338 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.47 | 5.760% | $70.2987 | $70.30 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.84 | 9.330% | $257.8439 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.31 | 13.454% | $165.9945 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.30 | 11.580% | $231.3053 | $231.31 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.92 | 10.169% | $127.7079 | $127.71 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.69 | 13.276% | $6.4454 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.05 | $900.0295 | $900.03 | $900.05 | $899.90 | |