| 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 | $36.92 | 5.264% | $38.8635 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.40 | 6.393% | $114.2661 | $114.27 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.70 | 8.257% | $109.0148 | $109.01 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.58 | 3.514% | $256.28 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.73 | 12.545% | $216.908 | $216.91 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.86 | 3.217% | $84.4934 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.98 | 8.842% | $270.9948 | $270.99 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.17 | $1,090.8206 | $1,090.81 | $1,090.80 | $1,090.90 | |