| 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 | $38.81 | 4.325% | $40.4885 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.66 | 3.170% | $143.0555 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.91 | 10.256% | $253.4896 | $253.49 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.41 | 3.660% | $226.4038 | $226.40 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.86 | 13.633% | $118.0192 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.28 | 12.491% | $207.2984 | $207.30 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.86 | 5.180% | $130.2759 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.79 | $1,119.0309 | $1,119.04 | $1,119.05 | $1,119.10 | |