| 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 | $36.94 | 11.385% | $41.1456 | $41.15 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.93 | 6.844% | $12.7465 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.84 | 6.395% | $78.5621 | $78.56 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.74 | 12.430% | $231.3135 | $231.31 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.63 | 13.693% | $211.0483 | $211.05 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.71 | 10.460% | $68.1649 | $68.16 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.64 | 3.424% | $226.1262 | $226.13 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.43 | $869.1071 | $869.11 | $869.10 | $869.00 | |