| 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 | $36.76 | 9.174% | $40.1324 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.74 | 9.660% | $79.7667 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.69 | 7.713% | $118.1504 | $118.15 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.39 | 11.688% | $247.2661 | $247.27 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.35 | 10.561% | $12.5487 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.66 | 9.797% | $7.3125 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.25 | 6.395% | $138.5795 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.84 | $643.7563 | $643.76 | $643.75 | $643.80 | |