| 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 | $36.27 | 11.506% | $40.4432 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.26 | 9.758% | $61.7499 | $61.75 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.38 | 10.870% | $85.7912 | $85.79 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.41 | 9.501% | $117.615 | $117.62 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.81 | 5.762% | $173.2487 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.63 | 10.284% | $167.2236 | $167.22 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.73 | 6.427% | $216.8237 | $216.82 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.49 | $862.8953 | $862.89 | $862.85 | $862.70 | |