| 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 | $36.59 | 11.548% | $40.8154 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.71 | 11.263% | $76.4488 | $76.45 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.42 | 12.866% | $169.773 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.84 | 13.177% | $245.413 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.57 | 5.168% | $194.1086 | $194.11 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.87 | 5.313% | $45.1477 | $45.15 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.65 | 8.836% | $125.8688 | $125.87 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.65 | $897.5753 | $897.58 | $897.50 | $897.50 | |