| 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 | $35.95 | 11.594% | $40.118 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.39 | 12.152% | $261.7516 | $261.75 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.64 | 7.622% | $134.1401 | $134.14 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.91 | 11.382% | $39.9973 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.48 | 7.166% | $188.0549 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.41 | 12.648% | $248.2875 | $248.29 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.94 | 9.242% | $274.1319 | $274.13 | $274.15 | $274.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.72 | $1,186.4813 | $1,186.48 | $1,186.50 | $1,186.50 | |