| 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 | $36.85 | 9.257% | $40.2612 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.40 | 7.495% | $233.6941 | $233.69 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.67 | 7.458% | $223.158 | $223.16 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.96 | 4.318% | $212.767 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.91 | 7.475% | $183.6855 | $183.69 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.60 | 12.535% | $207.7396 | $207.74 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.83 | 12.645% | $77.5336 | $77.53 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.22 | $1,178.8390 | $1,178.84 | $1,178.85 | $1,178.90 | |