| 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 | $36.26 | 10.833% | $40.188 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.66 | 8.646% | $186.5017 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.66 | 10.806% | $154.7517 | $154.75 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.78 | 11.548% | $82.3001 | $82.30 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.34 | 12.740% | $204.4427 | $204.44 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.82 | 8.791% | $252.1993 | $252.20 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.57 | 7.230% | $188.2637 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.09 | $1,108.6472 | $1,108.64 | $1,108.65 | $1,108.70 | |