| 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 | $37.25 | 8.549% | $40.4345 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.56 | 7.586% | $249.1261 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.81 | 5.646% | $249.1238 | $249.12 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.88 | 12.466% | $192.1819 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.38 | 13.600% | $282.1597 | $282.16 | $282.15 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.34 | 11.191% | $207.1933 | $207.19 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.45 | 11.780% | $79.8668 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.67 | $1,300.0861 | $1,300.08 | $1,300.10 | $1,300.10 | |