| 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 | $36.78 | 10.695% | $40.7136 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.65 | 13.673% | $85.9936 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.63 | 8.617% | $253.7619 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.73 | 6.158% | $170.6278 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.90 | 11.702% | $167.4413 | $167.44 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.30 | 12.120% | $45.1844 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.39 | 8.620% | $112.3022 | $112.30 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.38 | $876.0248 | $876.01 | $876.05 | $876.00 | |