| 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 | $38.65 | 3.314% | $39.9309 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.46 | 4.460% | $257.4521 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.77 | 12.305% | $267.0276 | $267.03 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.96 | 3.636% | $43.4857 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.41 | 7.810% | $238.7021 | $238.70 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.68 | 4.449% | $257.6548 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.27 | 12.728% | $237.0332 | $237.03 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.20 | $1,341.2864 | $1,341.28 | $1,341.35 | $1,341.30 | |