| 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 | $36.34 | 10.501% | $40.1561 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.61 | 3.556% | $222.2415 | $222.24 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.81 | 8.813% | $204.3617 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.74 | 13.721% | $31.5462 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.37 | 7.849% | $37.0677 | $37.07 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.32 | 9.520% | $197.4865 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.86 | 6.572% | $253.4922 | $253.49 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.05 | $986.3519 | $986.36 | $986.35 | $986.40 | |