| 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 | $38.74 | 3.841% | $40.228 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.42 | 12.633% | $176.1805 | $176.18 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.43 | 9.668% | $204.4541 | $204.45 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.66 | 9.429% | $244.7489 | $244.75 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.98 | 8.257% | $237.0612 | $237.06 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.73 | 11.145% | $278.6739 | $278.67 | $278.65 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.82 | 13.246% | $24.7103 | $24.71 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.78 | $1,206.0569 | $1,206.05 | $1,206.05 | $1,206.10 | |