| 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 | $35.81 | 13.238% | $40.5505 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.99 | 10.175% | $198.304 | $198.30 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.35 | 12.278% | $140.7405 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.30 | 5.537% | $147.013 | $147.01 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.68 | 10.578% | $268.3507 | $268.35 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.90 | 11.734% | $147.3771 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.46 | 8.292% | $178.097 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.49 | $1,120.4328 | $1,120.43 | $1,120.45 | $1,120.50 | |