| 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 | $36.60 | 11.401% | $40.7728 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.60 | 12.757% | $66.0756 | $66.08 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.60 | 6.532% | $33.6641 | $33.66 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.83 | 4.509% | $114.7822 | $114.78 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.32 | 9.735% | $132.0332 | $132.03 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.72 | 12.374% | $26.6551 | $26.66 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.74 | 4.708% | $162.0252 | $162.03 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.41 | $576.0082 | $576.01 | $576.05 | $576.10 | |