| 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 | $36.35 | 10.503% | $40.1678 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.52 | 7.134% | $163.4008 | $163.40 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.43 | 5.741% | $8.914 | $8.91 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.75 | 7.450% | $175.9494 | $175.95 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.53 | 8.835% | $48.4642 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.37 | 8.616% | $127.4826 | $127.48 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.98 | 5.702% | $21.1193 | $21.12 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.93 | $585.4981 | $585.49 | $585.45 | $585.50 | |