| 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 | $36.38 | 11.221% | $40.4622 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.59 | 10.440% | $98.9432 | $98.94 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.48 | 3.481% | $163.9967 | $164.00 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.35 | 7.434% | $111.033 | $111.03 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.74 | 12.588% | $227.135 | $227.14 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.43 | 5.740% | $197.1311 | $197.13 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.55 | 13.692% | $33.596 | $33.60 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.52 | $872.2972 | $872.30 | $872.35 | $872.20 | |