| 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 | $36.60 | 4.310% | $38.1775 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.96 | 7.538% | $241.9175 | $241.92 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.28 | 5.555% | $22.4621 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.61 | 12.528% | $249.3733 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.62 | 8.733% | $256.1967 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.37 | 6.700% | $256.4748 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.74 | 3.150% | $137.9528 | $137.95 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.18 | $1,202.5547 | $1,202.55 | $1,202.50 | $1,202.70 | |