| 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 | $35.41 | 12.839% | $39.9563 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.77 | 12.804% | $87.7277 | $87.73 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.50 | 12.391% | $256.8134 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.56 | 7.672% | $181.4919 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.38 | 4.332% | $252.8799 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.59 | 13.869% | $230.6872 | $230.69 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.53 | 9.509% | $248.0707 | $248.07 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.74 | $1,297.6271 | $1,297.63 | $1,297.65 | $1,297.70 | |