| 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 | $35.64 | 11.396% | $39.7015 | $39.70 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.94 | 8.743% | $60.8308 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.94 | 7.138% | $142.4293 | $142.43 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.63 | 8.478% | $175.333 | $175.33 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.84 | 5.291% | $247.2654 | $247.27 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.88 | 11.837% | $40.1271 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.41 | 8.409% | $134.8716 | $134.87 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.28 | $840.5587 | $840.56 | $840.60 | $840.50 | |