| 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 | $117.38 | 3.390% | $121.3592 | $121.36 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.92 | 11.326% | $39.9883 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.45 | 5.332% | $72.0998 | $72.10 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.96 | 13.439% | $20.3736 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.56 | 13.569% | $277.7443 | $277.74 | $277.75 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.32 | 7.165% | $139.6574 | $139.66 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.59 | 13.370% | $264.821 | $264.82 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.18 | $936.0436 | $936.04 | $936.00 | $936.10 | |