| 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 | $35.94 | 6.811% | $38.3879 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.36 | 3.832% | $20.1019 | $20.10 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.83 | 13.559% | $170.1454 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.89 | 8.170% | $68.0281 | $68.03 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.52 | 11.464% | $264.7493 | $264.75 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.46 | 4.493% | $239.7696 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.78 | 11.714% | $241.0565 | $241.06 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.78 | $1,042.2387 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.20 | |