| 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 | $37.99 | 3.425% | $39.2912 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.49 | 10.487% | $177.3206 | $177.32 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.69 | 5.733% | $82.144 | $82.14 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.28 | 4.381% | $132.8561 | $132.86 | $132.85 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.60 | 4.451% | $245.042 | $245.04 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.79 | 11.395% | $251.5188 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.96 | 3.501% | $251.466 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.80 | $1,179.6387 | $1,179.64 | $1,179.60 | $1,179.60 | |