| 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 | $37.29 | 4.403% | $38.9319 | $38.93 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.64 | 12.410% | $278.3721 | $278.37 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.46 | 3.671% | $239.9569 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.57 | 5.215% | $173.1523 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.39 | 3.604% | $41.8457 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.66 | 11.719% | $95.6985 | $95.70 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.75 | 3.514% | $178.8204 | $178.82 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.76 | $1,046.7778 | $1,046.78 | $1,046.75 | $1,046.80 | |