| 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 | $39.96 | 3.789% | $41.4741 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.50 | 4.375% | $103.8531 | $103.85 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.99 | 12.587% | $279.2045 | $279.20 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.50 | 6.740% | $215.0811 | $215.08 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.58 | 8.416% | $206.6192 | $206.62 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.57 | 10.388% | $144.1336 | $144.13 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.25 | 10.509% | $247.8164 | $247.82 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.35 | $1,238.1820 | $1,238.17 | $1,238.15 | $1,238.20 | |