| 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 | $36.60 | 7.712% | $39.4226 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.72 | 4.152% | $161.144 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.65 | 5.235% | $246.9339 | $246.93 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.76 | 6.349% | $186.919 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.71 | 10.443% | $23.9772 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.40 | 12.760% | $231.609 | $231.61 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.84 | 7.536% | $124.5697 | $124.57 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.68 | $1,014.5754 | $1,014.57 | $1,014.55 | $1,014.50 | |