| 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 | $36.64 | 10.435% | $40.4634 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.82 | 4.811% | $30.2065 | $30.21 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.30 | 5.285% | $35.0599 | $35.06 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.42 | 10.304% | $161.5071 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.43 | 5.766% | $180.257 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.55 | 12.679% | $230.4849 | $230.48 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.91 | 5.550% | $145.564 | $145.56 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.07 | $823.5428 | $823.54 | $823.50 | $823.70 | |