| 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 | $38.99 | 3.153% | $40.2194 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.96 | 8.832% | $255.7117 | $255.71 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.50 | 5.508% | $207.3232 | $207.32 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.98 | 4.396% | $241.1339 | $241.13 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.58 | 3.170% | $243.0479 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.42 | 11.315% | $196.3819 | $196.38 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.79 | 11.695% | $162.8401 | $162.84 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.22 | $1,346.6581 | $1,346.65 | $1,346.65 | $1,346.50 | |