| 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 | $38.49 | 5.188% | $40.4869 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.75 | 7.234% | $194.8978 | $194.90 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.51 | 8.469% | $220.7453 | $220.75 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.84 | 5.765% | $151.0747 | $151.07 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.86 | 12.842% | $137.5093 | $137.51 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.55 | 9.266% | $221.3183 | $221.32 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.49 | 13.857% | $272.6761 | $272.68 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.49 | $1,238.7084 | $1,238.72 | $1,238.70 | $1,238.70 | |