| 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 | $36.87 | 9.620% | $40.4169 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.67 | 8.742% | $239.961 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.41 | 6.400% | $150.4602 | $150.46 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.39 | 6.747% | $185.0886 | $185.09 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.62 | 4.128% | $115.1864 | $115.19 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.76 | 10.809% | $30.7606 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.88 | 5.655% | $225.9749 | $225.97 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.60 | $987.8486 | $987.85 | $987.80 | $988.00 | |