| 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 | $36.91 | 9.537% | $40.4301 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.90 | 7.352% | $83.6272 | $83.63 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.72 | 6.263% | $26.2682 | $26.27 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.91 | 10.475% | $220.8506 | $220.85 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.68 | 9.434% | $102.5178 | $102.52 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.37 | 8.842% | $18.9059 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.43 | 9.689% | $47.6379 | $47.64 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.92 | $540.2377 | $540.25 | $540.25 | $540.20 | |