| 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 | $33.80 | 12.558% | $38.0446 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.83 | 10.672% | $224.476 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.27 | 8.499% | $207.526 | $207.53 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.60 | 10.517% | $204.0144 | $204.01 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.98 | 3.624% | $163.7052 | $163.71 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.29 | 7.205% | $241.5221 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.81 | 10.184% | $176.0851 | $176.09 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.58 | $1,255.3734 | $1,255.38 | $1,255.40 | $1,255.30 | |