| 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 | $38.39 | 4.402% | $40.0799 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.64 | 12.156% | $81.4701 | $81.47 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.65 | 9.567% | $166.1584 | $166.16 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.85 | 8.299% | $259.7552 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.38 | 4.608% | $240.9959 | $241.00 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.93 | 12.392% | $203.3508 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.96 | 10.754% | $224.7863 | $224.79 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.80 | $1,216.5966 | $1,216.61 | $1,216.60 | $1,216.80 | |