| 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 | $35.59 | 13.573% | $40.4206 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.58 | 4.873% | $250.206 | $250.21 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.40 | 9.660% | $266.9124 | $266.91 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.90 | 12.648% | $33.6818 | $33.68 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.46 | 7.677% | $128.6309 | $128.63 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.32 | 11.503% | $36.0378 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.99 | 7.779% | $227.4029 | $227.40 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.24 | $983.2924 | $983.29 | $983.30 | $983.20 | |