| 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 | $37.99 | 3.278% | $39.2353 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.48 | 8.480% | $201.2087 | $201.21 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.46 | 7.124% | $224.3819 | $224.38 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.84 | 13.629% | $49.815 | $49.82 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.66 | 12.452% | $236.8914 | $236.89 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.58 | 12.244% | $190.3434 | $190.34 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.88 | 11.595% | $109.2292 | $109.23 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.89 | $1,051.1049 | $1,051.11 | $1,051.15 | $1,051.00 | |