| 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 | $37.40 | 8.501% | $40.5794 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.59 | 9.571% | $76.2505 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.70 | 8.549% | $13.7857 | $13.79 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.76 | 8.832% | $102.0409 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.26 | 10.211% | $203.0748 | $203.07 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.67 | 11.112% | $177.4125 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.35 | 7.806% | $244.0189 | $244.02 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.73 | $857.1627 | $857.16 | $857.15 | $857.20 | |