| 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 | 11.534% | $40.7099 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.38 | 4.286% | $227.7398 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.83 | 8.142% | $74.4341 | $74.43 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.62 | 9.296% | $198.5034 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.66 | 8.715% | $198.5788 | $198.58 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.97 | 9.652% | $273.0006 | $273.00 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.92 | 5.550% | $199.4051 | $199.41 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.88 | $1,212.3717 | $1,212.37 | $1,212.40 | $1,212.30 | |