| 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 | $36.74 | 4.509% | $38.3966 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.73 | 8.802% | $103.0681 | $103.07 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.37 | 3.790% | $219.3809 | $219.38 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.95 | 6.233% | $77.497 | $77.50 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.29 | 10.670% | $252.6485 | $252.65 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.30 | 3.121% | $200.3641 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.88 | 8.588% | $264.8244 | $264.82 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.26 | $1,156.1796 | $1,156.18 | $1,156.15 | $1,156.20 | |