| 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 | $36.85 | 8.778% | $40.0847 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.46 | 12.476% | $11.765 | $11.77 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.32 | 12.856% | $210.2733 | $210.27 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.67 | 13.223% | $190.9732 | $190.97 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.44 | 12.614% | $158.1551 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.80 | 9.522% | $31.5423 | $31.54 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.76 | 3.635% | $186.2943 | $186.29 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.30 | $829.0879 | $829.08 | $829.05 | $829.20 | |