| 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 | $36.28 | 6.341% | $38.5805 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.62 | 10.671% | $249.6959 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.43 | 7.820% | $151.4116 | $151.41 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.25 | 3.676% | $31.362 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.91 | 10.162% | $173.9568 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.33 | 9.485% | $249.9871 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.61 | 12.742% | $138.233 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.43 | $1,033.2269 | $1,033.23 | $1,033.25 | $1,033.30 | |