| 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 | $35.90 | 11.598% | $40.0637 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.92 | 7.358% | $6.3556 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.42 | 8.618% | $240.502 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.51 | 9.771% | $145.4576 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.87 | 10.266% | $177.3849 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.47 | 6.707% | $159.495 | $159.50 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.49 | 11.419% | $269.0657 | $269.07 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.58 | $1,038.3245 | $1,038.33 | $1,038.30 | $1,038.50 | |