| 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 | $36.86 | 11.208% | $40.9913 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.50 | 6.206% | $82.3097 | $82.31 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.87 | 10.665% | $33.0556 | $33.06 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.75 | 12.351% | $19.9423 | $19.94 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.56 | 9.287% | $214.8145 | $214.81 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.25 | 9.251% | $29.7709 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.28 | 12.291% | $232.7568 | $232.76 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.07 | $653.6411 | $653.64 | $653.60 | $653.70 | |