| 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 | $34.81 | 9.685% | $38.1813 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.36 | 11.731% | $229.4508 | $229.45 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.77 | 3.279% | $254.8616 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.72 | 11.510% | $260.6212 | $260.62 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.64 | 13.793% | $58.7627 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.74 | 9.310% | $219.4289 | $219.43 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.62 | 4.318% | $218.6714 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.66 | $1,279.9779 | $1,279.97 | $1,279.95 | $1,280.10 | |