| 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 | $36.77 | 8.749% | $39.987 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.26 | 8.433% | $264.8584 | $264.86 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.46 | 6.696% | $223.4854 | $223.49 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.36 | 12.239% | $177.7417 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.98 | 11.569% | $184.0665 | $184.07 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.63 | 12.193% | $277.8235 | $277.82 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.57 | 13.377% | $48.2646 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.03 | $1,216.2271 | $1,216.23 | $1,216.20 | $1,216.30 | |