| 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 | $37.27 | 8.376% | $40.3917 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.89 | 3.585% | $209.1278 | $209.13 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.84 | 5.852% | $85.5708 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.32 | 5.198% | $174.9653 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.69 | 13.621% | $266.6571 | $266.66 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.54 | 3.403% | $12.9667 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.46 | 10.761% | $117.9162 | $117.92 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.01 | $907.5956 | $907.61 | $907.55 | $907.70 | |