| 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 | $35.87 | 12.836% | $40.4743 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.42 | 11.411% | $29.4348 | $29.43 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.35 | 10.629% | $178.4999 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.88 | 9.855% | $169.0449 | $169.04 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.28 | 10.524% | $160.5693 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.81 | 7.728% | $144.1508 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.53 | 7.176% | $246.0011 | $246.00 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.14 | $968.1751 | $968.16 | $968.15 | $968.20 | |