| 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 | $36.84 | 10.349% | $40.6526 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.88 | 4.180% | $187.399 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.60 | 7.136% | $264.1974 | $264.20 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.42 | 4.262% | $195.4078 | $195.41 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.50 | 11.136% | $138.3643 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.99 | 9.775% | $180.02 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.52 | 9.690% | $205.6907 | $205.69 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.75 | $1,211.7318 | $1,211.73 | $1,211.70 | $1,211.80 | |