| 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 | $38.69 | 4.113% | $40.2813 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.75 | 6.213% | $149.4948 | $149.49 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.65 | 11.672% | $117.9815 | $117.98 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.85 | 4.597% | $228.9105 | $228.91 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.31 | 10.730% | $169.7602 | $169.76 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.80 | 3.305% | $258.0559 | $258.06 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.82 | 7.137% | $222.6521 | $222.65 | $222.65 | $222.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.87 | $1,187.1363 | $1,187.13 | $1,187.15 | $1,187.30 | |