| 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 | $36.31 | 5.362% | $38.2569 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.97 | 8.499% | $156.206 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.35 | 8.287% | $215.8701 | $215.87 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.93 | 6.352% | $91.3883 | $91.39 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.93 | 10.545% | $224.329 | $224.33 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.63 | 4.196% | $212.1743 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.79 | 5.717% | $101.2663 | $101.27 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.91 | $1,039.4909 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.45 | $1,039.60 | |