| 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 | $36.87 | 11.625% | $41.1561 | $41.16 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.33 | 12.415% | $40.8404 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.92 | 11.117% | $236.5903 | $236.59 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.26 | 13.412% | $153.4011 | $153.40 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.81 | 5.352% | $237.8954 | $237.90 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.47 | 10.278% | $254.1577 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.82 | 13.720% | $211.3145 | $211.31 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.48 | $1,175.3555 | $1,175.36 | $1,175.35 | $1,175.40 | |