| 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 | $35.50 | 12.772% | $40.0341 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.82 | 9.857% | $78.8993 | $78.90 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.91 | 8.792% | $95.639 | $95.64 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.86 | 11.632% | $275.5748 | $275.57 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.90 | 6.317% | $166.8114 | $166.81 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.79 | 6.145% | $163.2404 | $163.24 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.67 | 7.429% | $6.0912 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.45 | $826.2902 | $826.28 | $826.30 | $826.20 | |