| 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 | $37.40 | 3.718% | $38.7905 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.75 | 8.658% | $205.092 | $205.09 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.66 | 10.296% | $157.3483 | $157.35 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.74 | 7.231% | $189.5201 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.66 | 13.824% | $264.8229 | $264.82 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.77 | 7.493% | $200.7647 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.76 | 5.261% | $189.2172 | $189.22 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.74 | $1,245.5557 | $1,245.55 | $1,245.50 | $1,245.50 | |