| 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 | $36.66 | 5.177% | $38.5579 | $38.56 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.95 | 6.299% | $258.2534 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.63 | 12.804% | $196.9896 | $196.99 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.41 | 8.265% | $198.5688 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.94 | 13.559% | $69.2029 | $69.20 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.30 | 5.552% | $248.3639 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.35 | 6.635% | $262.6953 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.24 | $1,272.6318 | $1,272.63 | $1,272.60 | $1,272.80 | |