| 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 | $36.99 | 12.400% | $41.5768 | $41.58 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.34 | 12.434% | $76.8374 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.80 | 13.288% | $260.3358 | $260.34 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.80 | 6.560% | $193.7261 | $193.73 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.98 | 11.212% | $27.7808 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.92 | 6.328% | $129.6351 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.42 | 4.204% | $192.173 | $192.17 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.25 | $922.0650 | $922.08 | $922.15 | $922.00 | |