| 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 | $35.86 | 6.464% | $38.178 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.58 | 10.297% | $152.8496 | $152.85 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.70 | 5.680% | $207.8726 | $207.87 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.41 | 6.400% | $151.5242 | $151.52 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.40 | 11.517% | $236.8621 | $236.86 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.34 | 12.244% | $251.8082 | $251.81 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.69 | 11.398% | $200.1711 | $200.17 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.98 | $1,239.2658 | $1,239.26 | $1,239.20 | $1,239.30 | |