| 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 | $36.79 | 4.302% | $38.3727 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.55 | 6.645% | $147.7566 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.33 | 11.682% | $244.9521 | $244.95 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.58 | 4.724% | $232.0474 | $232.05 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.39 | 7.352% | $188.2847 | $188.28 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.99 | 9.355% | $15.2988 | $15.30 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.51 | 5.350% | $194.3813 | $194.38 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.14 | $1,061.0936 | $1,061.09 | $1,061.10 | $1,061.20 | |