| 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 | $36.61 | 11.373% | $40.7737 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.80 | 6.539% | $139.353 | $139.35 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.92 | 8.536% | $180.0829 | $180.08 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.44 | 6.801% | $58.1425 | $58.14 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.30 | 7.148% | $66.7532 | $66.75 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.45 | 7.133% | $244.7453 | $244.75 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.87 | 8.848% | $7.4779 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.39 | $737.3285 | $737.32 | $737.35 | $737.40 | |