| 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 | $35.83 | 12.721% | $40.3879 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.69 | 8.767% | $157.375 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.51 | 12.721% | $266.5964 | $266.60 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.86 | 8.778% | $220.6671 | $220.67 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.73 | 9.508% | $237.3367 | $237.34 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.42 | 6.391% | $117.4769 | $117.48 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.52 | 9.377% | $194.1661 | $194.17 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.56 | $1,234.0061 | $1,234.03 | $1,234.05 | $1,234.10 | |