| 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 | $37.25 | 5.107% | $39.1524 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.69 | 4.453% | $257.6751 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.84 | 13.836% | $175.1253 | $175.13 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.76 | 4.415% | $226.33 | $226.33 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.80 | 12.191% | $225.2795 | $225.28 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.67 | 6.873% | $148.2008 | $148.20 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.76 | 10.242% | $206.9904 | $206.99 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.77 | $1,278.7535 | $1,278.76 | $1,278.85 | $1,278.80 | |