| 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 | $36.92 | 8.553% | $40.0778 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.32 | 11.266% | $30.3979 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.84 | 7.765% | $270.3177 | $270.32 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.43 | 11.715% | $166.9357 | $166.94 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.73 | 8.524% | $60.4804 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.80 | 8.606% | $93.1839 | $93.18 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.44 | 5.446% | $17.3353 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.48 | $678.7287 | $678.74 | $678.80 | $678.70 | |