| 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 | $35.38 | 8.576% | $38.4142 | $38.41 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.95 | 13.607% | $244.1982 | $244.20 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.62 | 12.211% | $181.3554 | $181.36 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.50 | 5.521% | $138.7601 | $138.76 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.25 | 12.528% | $254.5946 | $254.59 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.71 | 4.165% | $228.8609 | $228.86 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.74 | 9.449% | $139.8102 | $139.81 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.15 | $1,225.9936 | $1,225.99 | $1,225.95 | $1,226.10 | |