| 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 | $38.58 | 3.154% | $39.7968 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.90 | 6.675% | $265.5141 | $265.51 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.45 | 11.213% | $227.375 | $227.38 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.44 | 12.815% | $265.6116 | $265.61 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.65 | 10.133% | $214.3739 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.61 | 9.477% | $7.2364 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.59 | 3.107% | $184.1388 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.22 | $1,204.0466 | $1,204.05 | $1,204.05 | $1,204.00 | |