| 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 | $35.80 | 13.488% | $40.6287 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.75 | 7.829% | $248.8154 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.69 | 4.152% | $207.9811 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.83 | 12.554% | $196.7782 | $196.78 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.44 | 11.178% | $176.1504 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.28 | 11.270% | $162.7658 | $162.77 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.29 | 3.533% | $115.2219 | $115.22 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.08 | $1,148.3415 | $1,148.35 | $1,148.35 | $1,148.40 | |