| 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 | $36.87 | 8.825% | $40.1238 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.56 | 11.829% | $28.5835 | $28.58 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.49 | 6.279% | $147.1858 | $147.19 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.30 | 7.800% | $81.1734 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.62 | 7.592% | $192.1808 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.93 | 13.635% | $129.4644 | $129.46 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.72 | 13.617% | $193.9669 | $193.97 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.49 | $812.6786 | $812.67 | $812.65 | $812.80 | |