| 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 | $96.86 | 4.688% | $101.4008 | $101.40 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.58 | 5.630% | $40.7521 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.40 | 13.292% | $212.3092 | $212.31 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.91 | 6.176% | $56.1777 | $56.18 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.88 | 10.187% | $164.0464 | $164.05 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.39 | 9.754% | $189.2049 | $189.20 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.47 | 11.775% | $276.6096 | $276.61 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.49 | $1,040.5007 | $1,040.50 | $1,040.50 | $1,040.50 | |