| 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 | $36.73 | 10.826% | $40.7064 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.73 | 7.515% | $10.4612 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.43 | 7.532% | $164.9863 | $164.99 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.87 | 10.460% | $153.3958 | $153.40 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.56 | 10.231% | $207.8516 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.64 | 5.736% | $145.535 | $145.54 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.79 | 11.480% | $155.8379 | $155.84 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.75 | $878.7742 | $878.79 | $878.80 | $878.80 | |