| 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 | $37.49 | 8.499% | $40.6763 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.45 | 10.828% | $105.7853 | $105.79 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.73 | 5.301% | $8.1398 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.92 | 4.576% | $15.6027 | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.48 | 13.386% | $9.6151 | $9.62 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.58 | 12.499% | $235.7754 | $235.78 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.75 | 13.424% | $174.3894 | $174.39 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.40 | $589.9840 | $590.00 | $590.05 | $590.00 | |