| 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 | $35.49 | 13.787% | $40.383 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.63 | 7.429% | $260.655 | $260.66 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.52 | 13.861% | $232.8685 | $232.87 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.70 | 8.870% | $116.1643 | $116.16 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.74 | 10.733% | $106.0158 | $106.02 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.88 | 7.494% | $97.6905 | $97.69 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.50 | 7.366% | $10.1998 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.46 | $863.9769 | $863.98 | $863.95 | $864.10 | |