| 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 | $37.88 | 5.797% | $40.0759 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.82 | 10.392% | $47.2699 | $47.27 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.25 | 6.764% | $105.9633 | $105.96 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.77 | 13.226% | $183.1657 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.85 | 12.444% | $22.3201 | $22.32 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.63 | 8.793% | $35.4992 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.90 | 4.392% | $146.0444 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.10 | $580.3385 | $580.34 | $580.30 | $580.40 | |