| 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 | $37.47 | 3.111% | $38.6357 | $38.64 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.70 | 7.129% | $252.5031 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.98 | 12.518% | $261.0193 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.33 | 12.494% | $277.1065 | $277.11 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.75 | 9.123% | $172.1415 | $172.14 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.27 | 6.581% | $116.4611 | $116.46 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.38 | 11.570% | $236.9524 | $236.95 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.88 | $1,354.8196 | $1,354.82 | $1,354.80 | $1,354.80 | |