| 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 | $36.52 | 9.408% | $39.9558 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.91 | 12.279% | $160.4579 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.61 | 3.546% | $77.2557 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.59 | 7.826% | $261.5751 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.42 | 10.543% | $177.3331 | $177.33 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.76 | 8.195% | $97.1158 | $97.12 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.86 | 10.772% | $234.6816 | $234.68 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.67 | $1,048.3750 | $1,048.39 | $1,048.40 | $1,048.50 | |