| 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 | $37.31 | 8.224% | $40.3784 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.49 | 4.324% | $179.9485 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.53 | 10.112% | $32.5161 | $32.52 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.93 | 7.560% | $174.1719 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.36 | 12.327% | $10.5138 | $10.51 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.84 | 8.555% | $87.7559 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.70 | 5.647% | $21.8689 | $21.87 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.16 | $547.1535 | $547.16 | $547.10 | $547.20 | |