| 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 | $36.66 | 7.541% | $39.4245 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.57 | 3.301% | $192.7287 | $192.73 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.27 | 8.131% | $254.3998 | $254.40 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.57 | 3.492% | $259.3199 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.74 | 6.562% | $222.4375 | $222.44 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.99 | 10.761% | $180.5294 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.69 | 12.364% | $144.6012 | $144.60 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.49 | $1,293.4410 | $1,293.44 | $1,293.45 | $1,293.30 | |