| 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 | $36.72 | 10.288% | $40.4978 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.87 | 9.816% | $103.0843 | $103.08 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.25 | 3.687% | $220.0757 | $220.08 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.31 | 12.191% | $242.6804 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.84 | 13.803% | $263.8409 | $263.84 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.60 | 10.560% | $247.2122 | $247.21 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.97 | 8.785% | $28.2515 | $28.25 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.56 | $1,145.6428 | $1,145.64 | $1,145.70 | $1,145.70 | |