| 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 | $36.42 | 4.446% | $38.0392 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.77 | 9.188% | $75.0886 | $75.09 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.41 | 4.865% | $219.5978 | $219.60 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.55 | 8.478% | $226.2309 | $226.23 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.44 | 13.459% | $172.9569 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.54 | 5.670% | $119.9777 | $119.98 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.30 | 3.175% | $188.088 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.43 | $1,039.9791 | $1,039.99 | $1,040.05 | $1,040.00 | |