| 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 | $36.53 | 10.683% | $40.4325 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.49 | 10.401% | $80.0297 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.61 | 10.181% | $120.7694 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.32 | 8.476% | $174.9935 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.38 | 7.595% | $13.3203 | $13.32 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.72 | 9.307% | $9.5316 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.59 | 12.388% | $223.1913 | $223.19 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.64 | $662.2683 | $662.26 | $662.30 | $662.20 | |