| 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 | $37.96 | 7.345% | $40.7482 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.73 | 4.517% | $147.0868 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.62 | 3.277% | $168.9818 | $168.98 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.39 | 12.245% | $197.989 | $197.99 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.26 | 8.466% | $39.3298 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.38 | 7.134% | $265.0281 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.39 | 9.427% | $240.0719 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.73 | $1,099.2356 | $1,099.24 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.20 | |