| 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 | $35.79 | 13.283% | $40.544 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.42 | 10.686% | $187.5242 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.72 | 9.583% | $156.3969 | $156.40 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.26 | 5.585% | $183.9924 | $183.99 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.74 | 7.148% | $221.5178 | $221.52 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.26 | 13.509% | $173.9639 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.91 | 5.686% | $239.8121 | $239.81 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.10 | $1,203.7513 | $1,203.74 | $1,203.70 | $1,203.70 | |