| 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 | $36.59 | 5.450% | $38.5842 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.64 | 7.708% | $122.3994 | $122.40 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.68 | 3.689% | $248.5218 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.27 | 4.115% | $257.4452 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.94 | 12.309% | $194.2272 | $194.23 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.49 | 8.832% | $201.8725 | $201.87 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.95 | 12.680% | $148.6813 | $148.68 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.56 | $1,211.7316 | $1,211.73 | $1,211.75 | $1,211.70 | |