| 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 | $36.99 | 9.261% | $40.4156 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.42 | 10.786% | $193.2329 | $193.23 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.78 | 12.663% | $252.1173 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.28 | 12.520% | $93.7067 | $93.71 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.33 | 10.478% | $269.9309 | $269.93 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.99 | 8.664% | $223.837 | $223.84 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.58 | 9.685% | $101.5464 | $101.55 | $101.55 | $101.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.37 | $1,174.7868 | $1,174.80 | $1,174.80 | $1,174.60 | |