| 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 | $37.89 | 6.819% | $40.4737 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.40 | 6.622% | $172.0879 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.59 | 10.338% | $80.0944 | $80.09 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.89 | 4.732% | $69.0079 | $69.01 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.99 | 13.858% | $201.5173 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.65 | 3.222% | $105.9574 | $105.96 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.46 | 12.447% | $25.2556 | $25.26 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.87 | $694.3942 | $694.40 | $694.35 | $694.50 | |