| 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 | $36.71 | 9.756% | $40.2914 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.25 | 12.354% | $13.7634 | $13.76 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.39 | 13.600% | $207.195 | $207.20 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.83 | 6.422% | $262.6814 | $262.68 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.29 | 4.265% | $54.5202 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.79 | 11.479% | $251.7084 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.51 | 9.585% | $186.8534 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.77 | $1,017.0132 | $1,017.01 | $1,017.00 | $1,017.10 | |