| 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 | $37.76 | 8.684% | $41.0391 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.44 | 8.536% | $77.5381 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.77 | 8.474% | $112.5635 | $112.56 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.62 | 7.750% | $200.0056 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.83 | 7.345% | $240.2703 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.62 | 7.429% | $6.0375 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.40 | 9.522% | $57.3895 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.44 | $734.8436 | $734.85 | $734.85 | $734.80 | |