| 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 | $36.88 | 8.696% | $40.0871 | $40.09 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.58 | 8.485% | $257.7387 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.42 | 9.196% | $227.5863 | $227.59 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.52 | 5.678% | $198.1674 | $198.17 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.53 | 12.407% | $46.6826 | $46.68 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.42 | 10.660% | $15.9572 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.33 | 7.374% | $118.4657 | $118.47 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.68 | $904.6850 | $904.70 | $904.70 | $904.80 | |