| 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 | $37.88 | 4.245% | $39.488 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.82 | 10.203% | $214.6975 | $214.70 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.66 | 12.290% | $263.4997 | $263.50 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.45 | 11.251% | $187.4023 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.77 | 5.822% | $74.8902 | $74.89 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.85 | 7.676% | $146.2778 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.48 | 7.139% | $182.6506 | $182.65 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.91 | $1,108.9061 | $1,108.91 | $1,108.95 | $1,109.00 | |