| 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 | $36.67 | 11.520% | $40.8944 | $40.89 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.30 | 11.446% | $27.0814 | $27.08 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.95 | 6.560% | $215.1979 | $215.20 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.56 | 8.874% | $235.7775 | $235.78 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.85 | 5.336% | $8.2689 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.61 | 5.484% | $225.3244 | $225.32 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.39 | 4.452% | $17.1197 | $17.12 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.33 | $769.6642 | $769.66 | $769.65 | $769.70 | |