| 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 | $36.55 | 10.548% | $40.4053 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.44 | 4.576% | $146.8665 | $146.87 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.40 | 9.155% | $182.7255 | $182.73 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.25 | 6.402% | $69.4273 | $69.43 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.66 | 4.211% | $259.1311 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.65 | 5.526% | $167.417 | $167.42 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.83 | 13.557% | $242.8189 | $242.82 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.78 | $1,108.7916 | $1,108.81 | $1,108.80 | $1,108.70 | |