| 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 | $36.84 | 10.509% | $40.7115 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.95 | 4.759% | $115.1825 | $115.18 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.61 | 6.457% | $51.7487 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.57 | 10.794% | $172.3622 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.41 | 11.459% | $222.2604 | $222.26 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.72 | 7.525% | $249.1569 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.95 | 8.572% | $258.3471 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.05 | $1,109.7693 | $1,109.77 | $1,109.75 | $1,109.80 | |