| 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 | $37.72 | 8.300% | $40.8508 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.52 | 6.219% | $168.3784 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.67 | 3.214% | $110.0984 | $110.10 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.33 | 8.459% | $268.2516 | $268.25 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.48 | 7.615% | $210.3658 | $210.37 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.48 | 11.138% | $91.6666 | $91.67 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.88 | 7.349% | $247.8474 | $247.85 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.08 | $1,137.4590 | $1,137.47 | $1,137.45 | $1,137.60 | |