| 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 | $38.45 | 4.600% | $40.2187 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.65 | 3.440% | $139.282 | $139.28 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.42 | 6.557% | $132.5782 | $132.58 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.31 | 9.693% | $238.3739 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.28 | 12.145% | $177.5031 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.92 | 10.155% | $181.6676 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.92 | 7.161% | $73.8554 | $73.86 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.95 | $983.4789 | $983.48 | $983.45 | $983.60 | |