| 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 | $37.62 | 5.843% | $39.8181 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.43 | 13.461% | $280.7366 | $280.74 | $280.75 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.25 | 9.597% | $250.1552 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.61 | 7.308% | $226.0014 | $226.00 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.68 | 11.857% | $254.676 | $254.68 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.64 | 12.719% | $279.1373 | $279.14 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.51 | 8.235% | $219.1867 | $219.19 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,401.74 | $1,549.7113 | $1,549.73 | $1,549.75 | $1,549.70 | |