| 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 | $35.88 | 12.146% | $40.238 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.94 | 13.403% | $239.2123 | $239.21 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.40 | 5.862% | $242.8474 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.93 | 7.397% | $220.0887 | $220.09 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.80 | 4.500% | $169.081 | $169.08 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.83 | 10.329% | $207.231 | $207.23 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.46 | 5.729% | $222.5173 | $222.52 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,241.24 | $1,341.2157 | $1,341.22 | $1,341.25 | $1,341.10 | |