| 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 | $38.74 | 3.442% | $40.0734 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.56 | 13.839% | $87.1551 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.55 | 9.620% | $144.2051 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.35 | 13.432% | $29.8893 | $29.89 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.76 | 11.338% | $278.0778 | $278.08 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.63 | 10.530% | $159.8595 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.45 | 5.105% | $71.9444 | $71.94 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.04 | $811.2046 | $811.21 | $811.20 | $811.30 | |