| 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 | $37.82 | 4.428% | $39.4947 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.83 | 13.767% | $276.2604 | $276.26 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.28 | 5.605% | $249.5235 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.85 | 4.609% | $204.8767 | $204.88 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.32 | 12.159% | $230.2849 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.59 | 9.232% | $202.7237 | $202.72 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.35 | 9.777% | $58.566 | $58.57 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.04 | $1,261.7299 | $1,261.72 | $1,261.70 | $1,261.80 | |