| 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 | $36.88 | 10.569% | $40.7778 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.55 | 10.842% | $79.3075 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.48 | 13.105% | $110.2548 | $110.25 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.91 | 3.369% | $157.0278 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.52 | 8.455% | $107.9344 | $107.93 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.61 | 12.790% | $101.0711 | $101.07 | $101.05 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.56 | 5.507% | $214.77 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.51 | $811.1434 | $811.14 | $811.15 | $811.20 | |