| 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 | $35.76 | 12.170% | $40.112 | $40.11 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.52 | 6.691% | $211.803 | $211.80 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.48 | 10.525% | $172.9495 | $172.95 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.30 | 5.559% | $263.1586 | $263.16 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.62 | 6.130% | $239.4505 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.96 | 11.822% | $83.8218 | $83.82 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.33 | 9.548% | $239.1761 | $239.18 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.97 | $1,250.4715 | $1,250.47 | $1,250.45 | $1,250.50 | |