| 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 | $37.99 | 5.482% | $40.0726 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.48 | 13.603% | $68.7071 | $68.71 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.33 | 9.769% | $56.3444 | $56.34 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.90 | 10.745% | $139.428 | $139.43 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.95 | 12.292% | $161.6443 | $161.64 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.58 | 9.356% | $115.4581 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.70 | 8.689% | $235.5291 | $235.53 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.93 | $817.1836 | $817.18 | $817.20 | $817.10 | |