| 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 | $36.50 | 10.214% | $40.2281 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.67 | 6.316% | $129.3547 | $129.35 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.62 | 8.216% | $115.3799 | $115.38 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.74 | 8.355% | $266.2716 | $266.27 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.96 | 5.567% | $160.4196 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.42 | 6.717% | $254.4347 | $254.43 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.55 | 4.187% | $187.0678 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.46 | $1,153.1564 | $1,153.15 | $1,153.15 | $1,153.20 | |