| 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 | $36.99 | 8.614% | $40.1763 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.50 | 7.518% | $205.897 | $205.90 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.58 | 8.601% | $237.3801 | $237.38 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.47 | 10.800% | $133.4808 | $133.48 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.98 | 13.793% | $246.9081 | $246.91 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.79 | 5.649% | $51.5461 | $51.55 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.56 | 12.221% | $205.9929 | $205.99 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.87 | $1,121.3813 | $1,121.39 | $1,121.45 | $1,121.40 | |