| 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 | $35.70 | 8.116% | $38.5974 | $38.60 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.47 | 8.188% | $197.4106 | $197.41 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.66 | 13.700% | $155.3824 | $155.38 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.89 | 5.548% | $125.486 | $125.49 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.83 | 10.306% | $268.9591 | $268.96 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.74 | 6.442% | $233.8957 | $233.90 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.55 | 5.297% | $237.4974 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.84 | $1,257.2286 | $1,257.24 | $1,257.25 | $1,257.30 | |