| 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 | $35.32 | 8.671% | $38.3826 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.40 | 6.576% | $63.3061 | $63.31 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.90 | 6.439% | $255.3472 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.93 | 4.273% | $144.8665 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.75 | 7.590% | $177.2545 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.78 | 9.292% | $124.3524 | $124.35 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.50 | 13.541% | $259.4412 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.58 | $1,062.9505 | $1,062.95 | $1,062.95 | $1,063.00 | |