| 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 | $35.30 | 10.286% | $38.931 | $38.93 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.80 | 12.585% | $278.9856 | $278.99 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.84 | 4.596% | $240.4034 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.51 | 4.496% | $74.7251 | $74.73 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.82 | 5.337% | $144.1221 | $144.12 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.88 | 12.707% | $264.7262 | $264.73 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.59 | 12.788% | $106.6862 | $106.69 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.74 | $1,148.5796 | $1,148.59 | $1,148.65 | $1,148.50 | |