| 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 | $36.81 | 9.541% | $40.322 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.87 | 6.466% | $178.7245 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.90 | 10.563% | $157.9945 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.74 | 9.141% | $63.018 | $63.02 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.93 | 5.434% | $63.1866 | $63.19 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.62 | 11.628% | $34.1805 | $34.18 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.68 | 13.818% | $74.7557 | $74.76 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.55 | $612.1818 | $612.18 | $612.15 | $612.20 | |