| 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 | $36.97 | 9.126% | $40.3439 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.39 | 5.503% | $73.2085 | $73.21 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.93 | 8.813% | $155.5264 | $155.53 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.28 | 12.427% | $74.5166 | $74.52 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.38 | 10.543% | $275.6721 | $275.67 | $275.65 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.80 | 7.485% | $15.9078 | $15.91 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.63 | 8.495% | $185.125 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.38 | $820.3003 | $820.31 | $820.30 | $820.20 | |