| 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 | $36.57 | 11.638% | $40.826 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.98 | 6.728% | $263.5968 | $263.60 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.86 | 9.761% | $201.8066 | $201.81 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.40 | 10.826% | $61.3976 | $61.40 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.32 | 6.488% | $152.6186 | $152.62 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.33 | 3.242% | $120.1014 | $120.10 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.67 | 11.848% | $246.815 | $246.82 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.13 | $1,087.1620 | $1,087.18 | $1,087.15 | $1,087.10 | |