| 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 | $140.28 | 12.834% | $158.2835 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.82 | 5.111% | $208.9817 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.62 | 3.607% | $85.6001 | $85.60 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.39 | 8.811% | $33.0677 | $33.07 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.26 | 7.522% | $248.6554 | $248.66 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.39 | 10.682% | $189.6979 | $189.70 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.43 | 7.703% | $115.7053 | $115.71 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.19 | $1,039.9916 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.10 | |