| 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 | $35.43 | 8.650% | $38.4947 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.40 | 8.626% | $136.217 | $136.22 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.88 | 7.167% | $212.0621 | $212.06 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.84 | 6.478% | $204.2674 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.62 | 12.754% | $265.671 | $265.67 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.72 | 9.265% | $253.1889 | $253.19 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.95 | 3.503% | $97.2411 | $97.24 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.84 | $1,207.1422 | $1,207.14 | $1,207.10 | $1,207.20 | |