| 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 | $36.57 | 11.787% | $40.8805 | $40.88 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.95 | 8.639% | $170.5089 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.52 | 5.842% | $159.3134 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.52 | 8.495% | $271.8017 | $271.80 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.61 | 5.128% | $70.0258 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.54 | 4.248% | $23.4975 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.73 | 3.516% | $177.768 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.44 | $913.7958 | $913.80 | $913.80 | $913.80 | |