| 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 | $37.71 | 6.500% | $40.1612 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.40 | 13.262% | $88.7974 | $88.80 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.76 | 13.546% | $30.3849 | $30.38 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.43 | 13.119% | $51.39 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.95 | 7.470% | $205.214 | $205.21 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.61 | 7.759% | $182.77 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.95 | 12.120% | $13.3983 | $13.40 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $560.81 | $612.1158 | $612.11 | $612.10 | $612.20 | |