| 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 | $136.48 | 12.209% | $153.1428 | $153.14 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.43 | 3.288% | $31.4305 | $31.43 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.44 | 6.103% | $197.8184 | $197.82 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.46 | 13.365% | $40.1992 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.29 | 6.763% | $260.8113 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.96 | 13.615% | $147.6541 | $147.65 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.69 | 10.277% | $209.1844 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.75 | $1,040.2407 | $1,040.23 | $1,040.25 | $1,040.20 | |