| 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 | $36.77 | 9.268% | $40.1778 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.61 | 4.360% | $97.6914 | $97.69 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.44 | 13.686% | $247.1988 | $247.20 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.28 | 4.499% | $157.0411 | $157.04 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.76 | 5.113% | $191.0534 | $191.05 | $191.05 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.30 | 7.654% | $131.6608 | $131.66 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.48 | 6.145% | $144.8667 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.64 | $1,009.6900 | $1,009.69 | $1,009.70 | $1,009.80 | |