| 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 | $35.86 | 12.171% | $40.2245 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.71 | 12.319% | $41.2323 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.41 | 12.372% | $167.895 | $167.90 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.31 | 9.617% | $81.4564 | $81.46 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.44 | 10.558% | $206.1243 | $206.12 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.55 | 8.733% | $263.7319 | $263.73 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.63 | 6.666% | $38.0051 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.91 | $838.6695 | $838.67 | $838.65 | $838.60 | |