| 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 | $36.95 | 10.640% | $40.8815 | $40.88 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.59 | 12.491% | $187.3988 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.53 | 10.539% | $228.2962 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.93 | 9.175% | $140.7593 | $140.76 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.80 | 8.597% | $127.9273 | $127.93 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.76 | 6.187% | $194.0674 | $194.07 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.52 | 12.748% | $226.0823 | $226.08 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.08 | $1,145.4128 | $1,145.42 | $1,145.45 | $1,145.50 | |