| 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 | $37.95 | 4.816% | $39.7777 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.90 | 4.260% | $257.4179 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.87 | 3.583% | $131.4158 | $131.42 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.60 | 11.140% | $274.0712 | $274.07 | $274.05 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.97 | 13.407% | $252.8636 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.87 | 5.517% | $170.8004 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.91 | 9.154% | $235.6744 | $235.67 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.07 | $1,362.0210 | $1,362.02 | $1,361.95 | $1,362.10 | |