| 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 | $35.90 | 12.572% | $40.4133 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.47 | 3.229% | $14.9372 | $14.94 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.35 | 13.473% | $73.0199 | $73.02 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.40 | 6.821% | $214.0693 | $214.07 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.68 | 11.834% | $156.2097 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.77 | 10.578% | $9.6977 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.81 | 11.651% | $140.4681 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.38 | $648.8152 | $648.82 | $648.75 | $648.80 | |