| 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 | $38.47 | 4.689% | $40.2739 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.55 | 4.717% | $131.4722 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.38 | 7.316% | $260.1125 | $260.11 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.84 | 12.759% | $69.7302 | $69.73 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.41 | 4.519% | $259.6356 | $259.64 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.80 | 8.302% | $83.1759 | $83.18 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.56 | 13.869% | $264.8137 | $264.81 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.01 | $1,109.2140 | $1,109.21 | $1,109.20 | $1,109.20 | |