| 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 | $35.69 | 12.250% | $40.062 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.95 | 3.135% | $66.9862 | $66.99 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.58 | 4.337% | $175.8913 | $175.89 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.34 | 3.349% | $65.4613 | $65.46 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.77 | 8.475% | $109.3103 | $109.31 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.78 | 9.195% | $120.9662 | $120.97 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.67 | 5.504% | $170.5683 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.78 | $749.2456 | $749.25 | $749.20 | $749.40 | |