| 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 | $36.75 | 9.789% | $40.3475 | $40.35 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.67 | 13.784% | $18.9678 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.56 | 7.675% | $199.8017 | $199.80 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.64 | 13.263% | $125.3142 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.79 | 12.284% | $98.5741 | $98.57 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.62 | 11.186% | $42.94 | $42.94 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.60 | 10.350% | $117.6331 | $117.63 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.63 | $643.5784 | $643.57 | $643.55 | $643.50 | |