| 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 | $38.99 | 3.356% | $40.2985 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.30 | 6.153% | $106.4715 | $106.47 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.55 | 5.342% | $244.9728 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.45 | 8.285% | $58.9612 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.42 | 13.672% | $136.8838 | $136.88 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.94 | 9.699% | $99.7603 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.89 | 7.809% | $48.3955 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.54 | $735.7436 | $735.74 | $735.70 | $735.90 | |