| 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 | $38.54 | 4.335% | $40.2107 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.59 | 6.645% | $31.5563 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.89 | 4.346% | $149.1 | $149.10 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.48 | 7.808% | $148.2144 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.63 | 3.843% | $149.1497 | $149.15 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.52 | 12.477% | $262.6563 | $262.66 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.42 | 5.354% | $257.5062 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.07 | $1,038.3936 | $1,038.40 | $1,038.35 | $1,038.40 | |