| 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 | $36.99 | 8.340% | $40.075 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.34 | 12.487% | $74.6239 | $74.62 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.62 | 4.437% | $232.4976 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.36 | 7.679% | $119.9113 | $119.91 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.84 | 4.266% | $207.3225 | $207.32 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.93 | 5.706% | $120.4308 | $120.43 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.37 | 11.655% | $109.835 | $109.84 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.45 | $904.6961 | $904.70 | $904.70 | $904.60 | |