| 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 | $36.85 | 9.135% | $40.2162 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.66 | 11.488% | $140.0958 | $140.10 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.68 | 5.407% | $239.9907 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.87 | 8.661% | $241.0862 | $241.09 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.48 | 6.465% | $131.463 | $131.46 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.98 | 3.629% | $211.3824 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.58 | 4.282% | $178.9271 | $178.93 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.10 | $1,183.1614 | $1,183.17 | $1,183.20 | $1,183.20 | |