| 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 | $36.52 | 5.131% | $38.3938 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.54 | 6.460% | $261.4019 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.59 | 12.246% | $51.173 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.37 | 11.778% | $268.6808 | $268.68 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.66 | 4.255% | $229.0065 | $229.01 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.46 | 11.273% | $92.8684 | $92.87 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.59 | 10.351% | $245.6303 | $245.63 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.73 | $1,187.1547 | $1,187.15 | $1,187.15 | $1,187.20 | |