| 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 | $36.71 | 11.135% | $40.7977 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.70 | 10.293% | $158.491 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.70 | 12.122% | $272.1201 | $272.12 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.54 | 7.510% | $65.0866 | $65.09 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.61 | 7.608% | $252.4591 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.98 | 5.514% | $130.8163 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.82 | 3.558% | $178.9689 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.06 | $1,098.7397 | $1,098.75 | $1,098.70 | $1,098.80 | |