| 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 | $35.99 | 7.778% | $38.7893 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.99 | 8.622% | $123.8182 | $123.82 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.35 | 7.796% | $268.7893 | $268.79 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.37 | 12.857% | $211.4602 | $211.46 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.94 | 5.343% | $123.1881 | $123.19 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.38 | 4.230% | $256.8019 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.39 | 4.511% | $164.4899 | $164.49 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.41 | $1,187.3369 | $1,187.34 | $1,187.35 | $1,187.40 | |